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 despite a 6-0 lead.
Later on Monday, 10-time champion Novak Djokovic broke yet another record when he stepped onto Rod Laver Arena for his match against Spain's Pedro Martinez, joining Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez with the most Grand Slam appearances in history (81), tying Federer by competing in his 21st Australian Open, and winning his 100th Australian Open match.
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 duo Felix Auger-Aliassime and Marina Stakusic who both suffered -- and were forced to retire from -- severe cramping.
There was plenty of action yet again at Melbourne Park. Catch up on all the news, results, and more from Day 2.