Andrey Rublev defeats Dominic Thiem in Melbourne Opener
Rublev awaits either Emil Ruusuvuori or Australian qualfiier Max Purcell in the second round.
Rublev awaits either Emil Ruusuvuori or Australian qualfiier Max Purcell in the second round.
The Italian Berrettini survived a scare in the second-set tie-break, trailing 1/5 after losing the first set. However, the second seed found his full range just in time, reeling off six consecutive points to clinch the set, before he raced away in the third set to advance after two hours and 16 minutes.
With the victory, Murray improves to 8-1 in first-round matches on the year. He next faces 14th seed Denis Shapovalov, who squeezed past lucky loser Ugo Humbert of France, 7-6(1), 6-3.
The third seed Thiem beat unseeded Kyrgios 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to progress to the fourth round of the year's first Major
From second set, Rafael Nadal couldn't think about anything to restrict Daniil Medvedev and squandered another chance to win the ATP Finals.
Earlier World No.1 Novak Djokovic had said that he is undecided on whether he wants to participate in the US Open or not this year.
He also urged those who had come in contact with him over the last few days in Monaco should also get tested for the deadly virus.
Djokovic started by saving three set points in his 4-3, 4-1 win over fellow Serb Pedja Krstin. He then beat home favourite Borna Coric 4-1, 4-3 in front of several thousand fans at the Visnjik tennis complex.
Krajinovic, currently ranked 32nd in the world, surprised Thiem with a 3-1 lead in the second, and set the score even. However, his opponent showed more strength in the third set and marked a 2-1 victory.
The ATP Tour remains suspended till July 31 but Novak Djokovic, along with other stars, have agreed to take part in the exhibition matches.