Roger Federer began his preparations for next month's Wimbledon Championships with a 7-6(1), 6-3 victory over unseeded Australian John Millman in the opening round of the Halle Open on Tuesday.

Halle Open: Roger Federer begins grasscourt season with win over John Millman

France captain Yannick Noah sprang a surprise at Thursday's Davis Cup final draw ceremony when he named Jeremy Chardy and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as his singles players for the opening day's action in Lille.

France go with Tsonga and Chardy in Davis Cup final singles

The Ukrainian world number four breezed past her compatriot 6-2, 6-2 in just 59 minutes on a searing day on Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Svitolina ends teen sensation Marta Kostyuk's dream run

Sharapova overpowered her opponent 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) as she demolished Sevastova in scintillating style

Australian Open: Sharapova demolishes Sevastova, enters third round

Tsonga will face either Australian 17th seed Nick Kyrgios or Serbia's Viktor Troicki in the third round

Australian Open: Tsonga races to third round, outplays Denis Shapovalov

In the women's section, defending champion Angelique Kerber finally came into her own as she beat Kristyna Pliskova in straight sets

Australian Open: Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka march on to Round 4

French duo of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils also entered the quarter-finals of the year's last grand slam

US Open: Wozniacki beats Keys to book last 8 spot

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