Rybakina enters the main draw in a less than ideal situation, but she's determined to make good with it.

Iga Swiatek pulled the plug on Wimbledon doubles champion Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-4 to roll into the Australian Open second round.

Coco Gauff conquered compatriot Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-3 scoring her 10th consecutive win to reach the Australian Open second round.

The World No.1 moved past Sloane Stephens with ease in her first-round match on Sunday night.

Nishikori improved to 29-8 lifetime in five-setters with his dramatic Day 1 win.

Olympic gold-medal champion Zheng Qinwen saved three set points sparking a 7-6(3), 6-1 win over qualifier Anca Todoni at the Australian Open.

Djokovic, Sinner, Gauff, Osaka, Kenin - five major champions take to Rod Laver Arena on Day 2 in Melbourne.