Daily Summary

Baghdatis smashes four racquets in loss to Wawrinka

18 JanStanislaw Wawrinka topples Marcos Baghdatis in front of a rowdy night crowd on Margaret Court Arena 7-6, 6-4, 5-7, 6-1. Baghdatis breaks four racquets on the way.

Brutal Azarenka strides ahead

19 JanThere may be little to crack a smile about when Victoria Azarenka hands you a 6-1 6-0 thrashing in front of your home crowd on centre court at Rod Laver Arena.

Tomic surges past American giant

18 JanA packed Rod Laver Arena had another glimpse on Wednesday night of the guy they hope will be their next Grand Slam champion.

Marathon man Isner prevails

18 JanJohn Isner is becoming the master of five-set marathons as he battled past veteran David Nalbandian, 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-6 (5) 10-8 in 4 hours and 41 minutes.

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18 JanSubmit your entry now for the 2012 MLC Tennis Hot Shot of the Year and you could win $5000 from MLC and the chance to get on court with some of the world’s best players at Australian Open 2013!

Hewitt heads doubles winners

18 JanLleyton Hewitt returned to the courts at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, teaming up with fellow Australian Peter Luczak to win their first-round men’s doubles match.

Wozniacki scrambles past Georgian

18 JanAn at-times shaky Caroline Wozniacki has held off a late surge from Georgia's Anna Tatishvili to advance to the third round in straight sets, 6-1 7-6.

Nadal sends veteran Haas packing

18 JanRafael Nadal has downed three-time former Australian Open semifinalist Tommy Haas in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.

Tomic v Querrey preview

18 JanMatt Cronin previews Wednesday night's feature match on Rod Laver Arena: Bernard Tomic v Sam Querrey

Hantuchova forced to fight hard

18 JanTwenty-first seed Daniela Hantuchova was forced to three sets in an intriguing battle with Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday.

Federer walks through to third round

18 JanRoger Federer has been given free passage to the third round of AO2012 after Andreas Beck pulled out of their Wednesday match.

Fish falls to outstanding Falla

18 JanEighth seed Mardy Fish has been dumped out of the Australian Open by Colombian Alejandro Falla 6-7(4), 3-6, 6-7(6).

Clijsters through in 47 minutes

18 JanKim Clijsters has won her second round clash against France's Stephanie Foretz Gacon 6-0, 6-1 in just 47 minutes.

New ATP boss praises 'best ever' position

18 JanNew ATP executive chairman and president Brad Drewett says men's tennis is in arguably its "best ever" position.

Li Na eases into third round

18 JanLi Na didn't waste any time in booking her third round spot with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win over Australia's Olivia Rogowska.

Day three preview: tall ask for Tomic

18 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Three action at Australian Open 2012.

Top 10 Australian Open merchandise

18 JanAlways a buzz to see the vivid new line of AO merchandise, like a burst of exotic butterflies. Give the debit card a workout with these top 10 merch items.