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As dawn broke on day two at Melbourne Park all eyes were on the Rod Laver Arena where US Open Champion Andy Murray was first up on centre stage, making quite an impression.
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Early impressions are that Andy Murray Grand Slam Champion is a more formidable opponent at majors than the previous version. Leads 4-1.
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Murray through 6-3 6-1 6-3, as impressive a R1 win as you could ask for at a Slam. Coach Lendl will be delighted, no doubt. High-fiving.
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The 25-year-old sealed a second round place with a straight sets victory which earned much praise but the Scot admitted it was not all straight forward.
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Murray in good nick. Dispatches Haase in straight sets and plays world number 100 Sousa next.
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Murray pleased to win ‘tricky’ opener
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Following Murray’s opening round victory there was a focus on the women’s singles with former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams both in action.
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Caroline Wozniaki bt last year’s Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki 2-6 6-3 6-3
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Caroline Wozniacki’s reward for winning six games in a row to land victory – straight back onto practice court with a fired-up father
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Serena Williams down on Hisense Arena. a nasty fall. Trainer on court, opponent round other side of net to check
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Williams back in business. New strapping. Seems to be ok. Leads 4-0.
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Despite being floored with injury Williams managed to display her ability, limping out in straight sets, not dropping a single game.It was also a fair old stroll for Swiss legend Roger Federer who dispatched his French opponent in straight sets to book his place in the second round.
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Roger Federer defeats Benoit Paire 6-2 6-4 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open!
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British fans down under had even more to celebrate in the evening as 18-year-old Laura Robson cruised her way into the next round as she eased through what could be seen as a tricky draw in straight sets.
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Laura Robson into Round 2 with a very decent 6-2 6-3 defeat of Melanie Oudin. 3/3 for Team GB !!! Now Jamie Baker v Lukas Rosol..
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“I did think I played pretty well, just not as well as I would have liked to.” High standards from @laurarobson5 after her win.
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Robson’s reward for such success is a tie with the world number eight, Petra Kvitova.
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Robson now plays Kvitova, shaky this year but a 3 set winner v Schiavone today. Echoes of NYC when Robson took out Li Na.
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Meanwhile there was an all-French encounter in Melbourne as Jo-Wilfied Tsonga took on compatriot Michael Llodra with a second round spot up for grabs.
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It was also business as usual for the defending champion Victoria Azarenka as she swiftly advanced with a straight sets win against Monica Niculescu.
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Defending champion Victoria Azarenka beat
Monica Niculescu 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the 2nd
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World number one Novak Djokovic will be back in action tomorrow evening against American Ryan Harrison while Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and Janko Tipsarevic all take to court too.
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