The defending champion Roger Federer was on fine form & outclassed Aljaz Bedene in straight sets 6-3 6-4 6-3 to reach the second round at the Australian Open. Next up for Federer is Jan – Lennard Struff from Germany.
The six-time champion Novak Djokovic was back to winning ways as he returned to the tour for the first time since Wimbledon with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory over American Donald Young. Novak now faces the Frenchman Gael Monfils in the second round.