MELBOURNE, Australia — Home hero Alex de Minaur and American Coco Gauff punched their tickets to the second round of the Australian Open on day two, but it wasn’t such a happy story for fan favourite Alex Eala, who was sent packing by Alycia Parks.
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Later on Monday, 10-time champion Novak Djokovic begins his latest campaign at Melbourne Park when he battles Spain’s Pedro Martinez at Rod Laver Arena.
Earlier in the day, tennis megastar Rafael Nadal confirmed he would be returning to Australia this year to take part in the ‘Night of Legends’ exhibition event played at KIA Arena ahead of the men’s final. However, the morning was marred for many fans by the seemingly endless queues to enter Melbourne Park.
It was also a nightmare afternoon for Canadian seventh-seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who was forced to retire hurt from his first round match against Nuno Borges.
Stay tuned as ESPN’s team of reporters bring you all the latest news, results, match schedules, and more from Day 2 at the Australian Open.
