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 1-1 Garcia
Image source, Getty ImagesMuch like the opening set, these two are making their intentions clear on serve as Garcia also secures a straight forward hold to love, with the help of a fortunate net cord en route.
Osaka 4-6 1-0 Garcia*
Now that's how you react to dropping the first set.
Some big serving from Naomi Osaka sees her race out to 40-0 then Caroline Garcia skews her return well wide and it's a very impressive hold to love for the Japanese player.
*Osaka 4-6 0-0 Garcia
Image source, Getty ImagesCaroline Garcia is threatening to ruin Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam return!
The French player closes out a solid first set on serve to leave four-time major winner Osaka with work to do.
Osaka 4-5 Garcia*
Ben Rothenberg
Tennis journalist and writer
What a spectacular shot, I think Osaka thought she had that point but Garcia just whipped that forehand down the line.
Such an impressive shot.
Osaka 4-5 Garcia*
That is a stunning hit from Caroline Garcia.
The 16th seed catches the line with a brilliant forehand as she battles back to reach set point.
Osaka 4-5 Garcia*
The crowd are willing Naomi Osaka back into this set and she makes an encouraging start by forcing Caroline Garcia into the net.
And now there's a chance. A double fault by Garcia opens the door at 0-30.
Osaka 4-5 Garcia*
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesGarcia seems determined not to allow Osaka a winning return to Grand Slam tennis.
Osaka 4-5 Garcia*
Image source, Getty ImagesCaroline Garcia goes on the attack and eventually beats Naomi Osaka after a series of volleys at the net for 15-30.
Can she take the set here? Osaka lands a backhand winner as she regains control of the game and a brave second-serve ace ensures she'll get one more shot at the Garcia serve.
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An achievement that has to be up there for his best is last year's Aussie Open where he played two 5 hour 5 set matches including the longest match of his career with a resurfaced hip. Something that normally prevents normal function never mind elite sport. How he did that and then nearly beat another player in the 3rd round might well be up there as one of his Greatest achievements
Jie
Who do these people think they are telling anyone when to retire, from any job. Still in the top 50, could easily have another couple of good years left - if he wants, which is all that matters.
Anonymous
*Osaka 3-5 Garcia
Image source, Getty ImagesPhew. Caroline Garcia emerges from a rather messy game with her break of serve intact - just. The 16th seed is a game away from the first set.
Osaka 3-4 Garcia*
Image source, Getty ImagesA few errors creeping in for both players in this game, the most recent miss from Caroline Garcia bringing Naomi Osaka to deuce as she looks to fight back in the opening set.
Murray 4-6 2-6 2-6 Etcheverry
Tim Henman
Former British number one on Eurosport
Image source, Getty ImagesI think for me it's also return on investment. When you understand how hard he's working and all the professionalism around his diet, the sacrifices he's making to be away from his family. He is as committed as anyone.
So then when he comes out, beginning of a new season and he's lost two matches in a month, there is no return. When you've been number one in the world and achieved everything that he has, that is not going to do him any favours mentally.
He looked lost and I hope that he can really find the next goal to try to work towards to see him play better on the match court and get some wins under the belt.
Osaka 3-4 Garcia*
The crowd are responding positively to the resistance being shown by Naomi Osaka here and the two-time champion is able to get over the line after seeing off those break points to stay in contention in the first set. That will certainly do her confidence no harm.
*Osaka 2-4 Garcia
Naomi Osaka clenches her fist after Caroline Garcia misses on the second break point. Well saved.
Osaka then sets up game point with an ace but fails to execute after going big on a backhand.
*Osaka 2-4 Garcia
The momentum has swung firmly in Caroline Garcia's favour right now.
She arrows a backhand winner before Naomi Osaka drops a forehand short for 0-30. Continuing to rush Osaka, she earns another two break points.
Murray 4-6 2-6 2-6 Etcheverry
Laura Robson
Former British number one on Eurosport
Andy Murray is disappointed because he knows he can play better than that. It was a shame that he didn't use the crowd and he wasn't enjoying himself on the court.
When I see Murray play his best tennis, it's when he's using all that energy but I think he's going to have mental support every week because now everyone's thinking maybe it is the last time.
Hopefully he picks himself back up because the tennis he was playing in Brisbane was excellent.
*Osaka 2-4 Garcia
Caroline Garcia pops away a forehand winner to take a sixth successive point on her way to consolidating that breakthrough for a 4-2 lead over Naomi Osaka, who is struggling to stick with the 16th seed for the moment.
Murray 4-6 2-6 2-6 Etcheverry
Tim Henman
Former British number one on Eurosport
It was a painful watch. To me, Andy Murray looked lost on the court and he looked pretty lost off the court.
It's difficult when you're 36 years old and achieved what he's achieved in the game. You want to see him out on court enjoying himself and reaping the rewards of all the hard work that he puts in on the practice court back home and in the gym.
It's a tough one, He needs to go away, analyse this with his team and his family and decide where he wants to go next.
Osaka 2-3 Garcia*
A first opportunity - and it's seized by Caroline Garcia.
Naomi Osaka invited pressure with that double fault at deuce and she can't escape, missing a forehand to concede the break.
*Osaka 2-2 Garcia
It looked like it could be a long wait before either player gets a chance to trouble the other given the way both have started on serve.
But from 30-15 behind Caroline Garcia works her way to deuce, and a double fault gives the the 16th seed a first break point.