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An epic men's final. A major breakthrough on the women's side. This year's Aussie Open delivered from start to finish, says Jon Wertheim, who offers 50 final thoughts from Melbourne.

In Melbourne, Rafael Nadal, the 10-time major champion, extended his command of No. 3 Roger Federer in the personal duel between two of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Heather Watson loses to Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open first round, while fellow-Briton James Ward is beaten by Blaz Kavcic.

Australia dismiss India for 169 in their second innings to secure an impressive 122-run victory in Melbourne in the the first of four Tests.

Tiger Woods earns the winning point as the USA beat the International team 19-15 in the Presidents Cup in Melbourne.

Third and final practice gets under way at 0300 GMT ahead of qualifying at 0600 GMT for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Roger Federer was pleased with his progress - and his fitness - after cruising into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Kevin Pietersen marked his return to England's one-day team with his first half-century in more than two years as the tourists posted their highest total against Australia on the world champions' home soil in Melbourne.

New boy Aaron Finch strikes an unbeaten fifty as Australia end England's run of eight straight Twenty20 victories with a four-run triumph in Melbourne.

Australia win the toss and will bat against England in the second Twenty20 international at Melbourne.