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Australian Open 2011: Day Two in pictures

Australian Open Day 2: Andy Murray serves during his match against Karol Beck
After last year's appearance in the final, Andy Murray must be hoping to go one better this year and win his first grand slam title. His campaign starts with a game against Slovakia's Karol Beck Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Andy Murray fan
No prize for guessing who she'll be cheering for Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Andy Murray during his 1st round match in the 2011 Australian Open
It's an easy start for the No5 seed after Beck retired with a shoulder injury as Murray was heading towards a straight-sets victory. The British No1 was leading 6-3, 6-1, 4-2 when the match came to a premature end. He will now face the 23-year-old Ukrainian Illya Marchenko Photograph: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport
Australian Open Day 2:  Rafael Nadal during his round one match against Marcos Daniel
A thoughtful looking Rafael Nadal during his opening match against Marcos Daniel Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return
Nadal didn't see as much action as he perhaps would have liked as Daniel retired hurt with the world No1 leading 6-0, 5-0 Photograph: Mark Baker/AP
Australian Open Day 2: Michael Llodra stretches to play a backhand against Juan Ignacio Chela
Michael Llodra stretches to play a backhand during his 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Juan Ignacio Chela Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Robin Soderling is enjoying his game against Potito Starace
Robin Soderling is enjoying his match against Potito Starace and no wonder, the No4 seed won easily 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 Photograph: Daniel Munoz/Reuters
Australian Open Day 2: Juan Martin Del Potro during his victory over Dudi Sela
However Juan Martín del Potro seems to be having to work during his 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Dudi Sela Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: David Ferrer lines up a shot during his victory over Jarkko Nieminen
David Ferrer concentrates as he lines up a shot during his 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory over Jarkko Nieminen Photograph: Franck Robichon/EPA
Australian Open Day 2: A general view of the Rod Laver Arena
A general view of the Rod Laver Arena as Lleyton Hewitt plays his first-round match against David Nalbandian Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Lleyton Hewitt reacts during his loss to David Nalbandian
That'll be the reaction of most of the crowd too as local boy Hewitt eventually loses the five setter. The Argentinian Nalbandian triumphed 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 9-7 Photograph: Joe Castro/EPA
Australian Open Day 2: A spectator watches Marin Cilic's victory over Donald Young
A spectator watches Marin Cilic's 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Donald Young Photograph: Mick Tsikas/Reuters
Australian Open Day 2: Kim Clijsters fires a return back to Darina Safina
Power and determination is etched on the face of Kim Clijsters as she powers a return over the net during her one-sided 6-0, 6-0 demolition job on former world No1 Dinara Safina Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
Australian Open Day 2: Ana Ivanovic sits on the floor after slipping
Power and determination are two things that Ana Ivanovic could have done with having a bit more of as she made a shock early exit from the tournament. The former world No1 was beaten by Ekaterina Makarova 3-6, 6-4, 10-8 Photograph: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Alize Cornet watches the ball during her victory over Coco Vandeweghe
Alizé Cornet watches the ball as she plays a stroke during her victory over Coco Vandeweghe Photograph: Torsten Blackwood/AFP/Getty Images
Australian Open Day 2: Jelena Jankovic plays a return to Alla Kudryavtseva
Jelena Jankovic plays a return to Alla Kudryavtseva from the baseline. The 2008 Australian Open semi-finalist Jankovic had few problems dispatching the unseeded Russian 6-0, 7-6 Photograph: Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA
Australian Open Day 2: Romina Oprandi serves to Maria Kirilenko
Romina Oprandi serves to Maria Kirilenko but was knocked out of the competition by the Russian after their tight match ended 3-6, 7-5, 8-6 Photograph: Tim Wimborne/Reuters
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