Denis Istomin News

Wawrinka strolled to the first set in just 23 minutes after breaking Copil in the sixth game, but the Romanian made a comeback and bagged the second set after a tiebreak. 

Federer, who is targetting a third consecutive title and a record seventh title, recorded an easy win against Denis Istomin in the first round, before being given a tough fight by his 28-year-old opponent.

It was Evans` first win in the main draw of a Grand Slam in nearly two years, setting up a second round clash with Federer.

Defending champion Roger Federer served straight through Denis Istomin to win their first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Monday, securing a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory.

The 29-year-old world number two makes his bow in the tournament on Tuesday, his first match since tumbling out in Melbourne last month in the second round against Denis Istomin.

Djokovic had accepted a wildcard into the Mexican tournament which boasts a strong field including Australian Open finalist Rafa Nadal and world number four Milos Raonic.

Cilic, who had just one victory this year going into the Ahoy stadium tournament, improved to a perfect 3-0 over Coric.

With Istomin inspired, the defending champion sent down 72 unforced errors as he lost 7-6 (10/8), 5-7, 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the second round.

The 30-year-old world number 117 played the match of his life to hand the six-times champion only his second defeat in seven years at Melbourne Park.

The American great, who lost the top ranking to Angelique Kerber last year, has hardly played since the US Open.

Yuki Bhambri made an exit from the Tashkent Challenger after losing yesterday's unfinished semifinal 6-4 3-6 3-6 against top seed and home favourite Denis Istomin, here on Saturday.