Novak suffers surprise Melbourne exit to Istomin
Wildcard Denis Istomin prevailed in five grinding sets after four hours and 48 minutes of play at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.
Novak advances into second round with straight-sets win
The defending champion passed a tough first-round assignment with a 6-1, 7-6, 6-2 victory over Spaniard Fernando Verdasco (ATP #40).
2017 Australian Open: Nole to face Verdasco in R1
Second seed and six-time defending champion will open campaign in his 13th Australian Open appearance against world no.40 Fernando Verdasco.
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