Daily Summary
Williams hits her zone at midnight
18 JanSelf-confessed night owl Serena Williams has put in a measured first-round performance to dismiss Austrian Tamira Paszek on Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night.
Popcorn Tennis - Day 2
18 JanGrab a bite-sized wrap of all the day's highlights from day two of the 2012 Australian Open.
Tsonga thrills night crowd
18 JanFrench crowd-pleaser Jo Wilfried Tsonga has taken down in-form Denis Istomin, of Uzbekistan, in an entertaining night match on Margaret Court Arena, 6-4 3-6 6-2 7-5.
Hewitt books clash with Roddick
17 JanLleyton Hewitt has edged German Cedrik-Marcel Stebe in four sets to the delight of a packed Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night.
Roddick relishes playing old rival
17 JanAndy Roddick scored a 6-3 6-4 6-1 wipeout of Robin Haase on Hisense Arena, with old rival, Aussie Lleyton Hewitt, later confirming a marquee second-round showdown.
Ivanovic hammers pocket rocket
17 JanAna Ivanovic, the 2008 runner-up here, moved into the second round on Tuesday night with a decisive 6-0 6-3 win over Lourdes Dominguez Lino.
Ebden ends Brazilian's party
17 JanAussie No.2 Matt Ebden has surged past Brazil's Joao Souza in his opening round of the Australian Open thanks to a dominant serving performance, winning 6-3 7-6(1) 6-2.
Sharapova serves notice
17 JanMaria Sharapova has put title contenders on notice with a 6-0 6-1 whitewash of Argentina's Gisela Dulko in the first round.
Murray holds off inspired Harrison
17 JanAndy Murray has withstood a spirited performance from rising American Ryan Harrison, recovering after dropping the first set for a 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 win.
Duckworth flies flag for Aussies
17 JanWildcard James Duckworth has joined fellow 19-year-old Aussie Bernard Tomic in the second round after downing Jurgen Zopp in straight sets.
Stosur crashes out of Australian Open
17 JanUS Open champion Sam Stosur has crashed out of the Australian Open, losing 7-6, 6-3 in her first round match against Sorana Cirstea.
A new way to workout: Cardio Tennis
17 JanCardio Tennis is proving a popular new way of getting fit and a first introduction to tennis for many participants.
Djokovic eases to first round win
17 JanWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic made light work of his first round match, beating Italy's Paolo Lorenzi 6-2, 6-0, 6-0 in 92 minutes.
Nishikori through to second round
17 JanJapan's Kei Nishikori has won through to the second round at the 2012 Australian Open, beating France's Stephane Robert.
Kvitova powers through to second round
17 JanSecond seed Petra Kvitova has powered through to the second round of AO2012 in just 61 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.
Local favourite Dokic into second round
17 JanJelena Dokic has raced through to the second round at the Australian Open for the second consecutive year.
Kirilenko downs Aussie Gajdosova
17 JanTwenty-seventh seed Maria Kirilenko was too strong for Australia's Jarmila Gajdosova on Tuesday, winning 6-4, 6-2 at Hisense Arena.
Who will win their breakthrough slam title in Melbourne?
17 JanHave your say in our new fan poll by answering the question: Who will win their breakthrough Grand Slam title in Melbourne?
Day two preview: underdone but deadly
17 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Two action at Australian Open 2012.
AO as I see it: Jarmila Gajdosova
17 JanNaturalised Australian Jarmila Gajdosova’s is hoping to end a heart-breaking run of opening-round defeats at Melbourne Park today.
Top 10 reasons to like the Lendl-Murray connection
17 JanThe Andy Murray-Ivan Lendl partnership has scored a resounding ‘Like‘ from the tennis community. Here’s 10 cool things about the power duo.