Rafael Nadal made a winning return to tennis with a first-round victory over James Duckworth at the Australian Open on Monday. The 2009 Australian Open champion defeated Duckworth in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in hot conditions on Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal roars past James Duckworth to enter 2nd round

In pics: Day 1 highlights of Australian Open

Former world number one Andy Murray made a successful return to competitive tennis on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over local favourite James Duckworth at the Brisbane International tournament.

Andy Murray makes winning return in Brisbane after hip injury

Cilic was pushed to seven games in the second and third sets winning 6-3 7-5 7-6(4)

French Open: Marin Cilic marches into round two

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal roars past James Duckworth to enter 2nd round

In pics: Day 1 highlights of Australian Open

Andy Murray makes winning return in Brisbane after hip injury

French Open: Marin Cilic marches into round two