Spain's Rafael Nadal thrashed Marcos Giron of the United States 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 ©Getty Images

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Home favourite Ashleigh Barty lost just one game as she dismissed Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in ruthless fashion ©Getty Images
Home favourite Ashleigh Barty lost just one game as she dismissed Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in ruthless fashion ©Getty Images


Elina Svitolina of Ukraine registered a straight-sets win to book her place into the second round ©Getty Images
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine registered a straight-sets win to book her place into the second round ©Getty Images


Britain's Cameron Norrie was the highest seed in the men's singles draw to lose on the first day of the Australian Open ©Getty Images
Britain's Cameron Norrie was the highest seed in the men's singles draw to lose on the first day of the Australian Open ©Getty Images


Madison Keys, left, proved too strong for 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in an all-American first-round match ©Getty Images
Madison Keys, left, proved too strong for 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in an all-American first-round match ©Getty Images


Germany's Alexander Zverev beat compatriot Daniel Altmaier 7-6, 6-1, 7-6 ©Getty Images
Germany's Alexander Zverev beat compatriot Daniel Altmaier 7-6, 6-1, 7-6 ©Getty Images


Matteo Berrettini of Italy roars with delight on his way to defeating American Brandon Nakashima in four sets ©Getty Images
Matteo Berrettini of Italy roars with delight on his way to defeating American Brandon Nakashima in four sets ©Getty Images


Although capacity has been capped at 50 per cent due to COVID-19 fears, a fight broke out in the stands in Melbourne ©Getty Images
Although capacity has been capped at 50 per cent due to COVID-19 fears, a fight broke out in the stands in Melbourne ©Getty Images


Coco Gauff of the United States came unstuck in the opening round as she lost 6-4, 6-2 to China's Wang Qiang ©Getty Images
Coco Gauff of the United States came unstuck in the opening round as she lost 6-4, 6-2 to China's Wang Qiang ©Getty Images


Japan's reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka powered past Camila Osorio of Colombia 6-3, 6-3 ©Getty Images
Japan's reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka powered past Camila Osorio of Colombia 6-3, 6-3 ©Getty Images