Yes, we know this is an international grand slam. So, just to prove we are not all things Aussie, here’s a quick wrap for followers of players from across the globe.

American and men’s No.4 seed Taylor Fritz has cruised into the second round after a straight-sets blitz over compatriot Jenson Brooksby 6-2, 6-0, 6-3, while 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo. of Argentina, won his first round clash against Alexander Bublik 7-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, the No.18 seed, has won his first round match against Tallon Griekspoor – 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 in 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Other men to advance to the second round today are: Denmark’s Holger Rune, Italian Matteo Berrettini, Karen Khachanov, Canadian Gabriel Diallo, Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, and qualifier Cristian Garin, of Chile.

In the women’s draw, China’s Yafan Wang downed Hungary’s Anna Bondar two sets to one, while No.32 seed Dayana Yastremska, of the Ukraine, Egyptian Mayar Sherif 6-1, 6-4.