NOW: Caroline Garcia beats Naomi Osaka 6-4 7-6 (7-2)
Andy Murray beaten 6-4 6-2 6-2 by Tomas Martin Etcheverry in first round
Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur and Daniil Medvedev among winners on day two
But Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is out in the first round
Second day of Australian Open 2024 at Melbourne Park
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Osaka 4-6 6-5 Garcia*
Naomi Osaka does what she needs to do with a no-nonsense hold to 15.
There's not much between these two right now. Caroline Garcia will again have to serve to stay in the second set.
*Osaka 4-6 5-5 Garcia
Image source, ReutersWell, she's been serving so well it didn't feel like Caroline Garcia was going to do so there and she didn't.
We're back level.
Osaka 4-6 5-4 Garcia*
Naomi Osaka gets a bit fortunate with a net cord in a long rally but not so fortunate when Caroline Garcia executes a magnificent drop shot for 15-15.
Osaka 4-6 5-4 Garcia*
Image source, Getty ImagesConsidering the way Caroline Garcia has been serving in this match so far it does not feel like she's going to slip up in that department any time soon.
Nine aces and winning 86% of her first-serve points - that's 25 out of 29.
But you never know.
Osaka 4-6 5-4 Garcia*
Courtney Nguyen
WTA reporter on Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Frankly, Naomi Osaka doesn't need to go big on the cross-court forehand because she will outlast Caroline Garcia for rally tolerance on the forehand most of the time.
Osaka 4-6 5-4 Garcia*
Another opportunity missed by Caroline Garcia. She slams into the net on deuce then fires one long and Osaka takes the game.
Garcia will have to serve to stay in this second set, otherwise we're heading for a decider.
*Osaka 4-6 4-4 Garcia
Caroline Garcia thinks she has a chance at 15-30 on the Naomi Osaka serve but the Japanese player delivers a brilliant second serve which the Frenchwoman can only push into the net.
Relief for Osaka as Garcia can't control her return again and Osaka has game point.
*Osaka 4-6 4-4 Garcia
Courtney Nguyen
WTA reporter on Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Image source, ReutersNaomi Osaka looked over to her box and her coach, Wim Fissette, motioned forward with their hands telling Osaka to move in, be aggressive and to not move back.
*Osaka 4-6 4-4 Garcia
Just nothing to separate these two at this point.
Caroline Garcia showing no signs of slipping up on serve but Naomi Osaka has kept pace with her all the way so far in this second set.
*Osaka 4-6 3-3 Garcia
Ben Rothenberg
Tennis journalist and writer
Big game here for Naomi Osaka. She can't afford to get broken here with how strong Caroline Garcia has been serving.
Osaka 4-6 4-3 Garcia*
Image source, ReutersNaomi Osaka hits a double fault to give Caroline Garcia a sniff at 15-30 but a brilliant forehand shot down the line draws Osaka back level.
She lets out a big cheer as she slams down her ninth ace of the match to tie up the game.
Could that point at 15-30 prove pivotal?
*Osaka 4-6 3-3 Garcia
This has been much like the first set in that it felt very much like we might be heading for a tie-break but out of the blue Caroline Garcia managed to find that all-important break.
Can she do the same again here?
*Osaka 4-6 3-3 Garcia
Image source, Getty ImagesRight, is anyone going to find the breakthrough here?
A glorious driving forehand from Caroline Garcia gets her to 40-0 then a scooped effort on the half-volley into the corner of the court seals the game.
We go again.
Osaka 4-6 3-2 Garcia*
Image source, ReutersCaroline Garcia misses the opportunity to get involved in Naomi Osaka's service game as Osaka comes into the net but the 16th seed fires her return long.
One ace later and it's another hold to love for Osaka.
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Lucy: He will be back! He’s a warrior
Welshy: One of the core 4, but the hip just couldn't hold out to keep him at that level. Super career regardless. It's all about if he loves it enough to keep going on the tour or just transition to senior events, with less work load. Brought special moments in an era of GIANTS.
*Osaka 4-6 2-2 Garcia
A little smile on the face of Caroline Garcia as she thunders down an ace for 40-15 then Naomi Osaka just misses the forehand.
We remain on serve.
Osaka 4-6 2-1 Garcia*
Neither player had managed to take a point off the other's serve in this second set but Naomi Osaka does so in ridiculously good fashion with an inch-perfect passing forehand.
Lovely stuff. Can she start to make inroads on this powerful Garcia serve?
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Image source, Getty ImagesMichael: Sad to see. Just think of all the Murray magic he’s brought us in the past, though.
Adam: Must be tough for Andy, in his prime he dispatches this guy and the score is the reverse but have to accept it isn’t there anymore and his level is getting progressively worse each season since the hip surgery
Osaka 4-6 2-1 Garcia*
Image source, Getty ImagesYou know Naomi Osaka is back when she revives her superstition of not running over the Melbourne sign on Rod Laver Arena!
Will this be her only match on the court this year or can she give herself another day at this Australian Open?
Osaka 4-6 2-1 Garcia*
Brilliant serving once again from Naomi Osaka.
She slams down her seventh, then eighth ace of the match to close out a hold to love in under 60 seconds.