Daniil Medvedev lost the first set but ultimately came out on top after his opponent retired in his opening match at the Australian Open on Monday.
Defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka made easy work of first-round opponent Ella Seidel on Sunday.
The 2024 Australian Open claimed its first major victim on Sunday when Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was knocked out, while Coco Gauff impressed.
Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic survived a stern challenge from Croatian teenager Dino Prizmic in the longest first-round match of his grand slam career on Sunday.
Injury woes continued for Matteo Berrettini as he dropped out of the Australian Open without playing a match.
South Africa’s accomplished tennis player Lloyd Harris successfully earned a spot in the men’s singles event at the Australia Open.