World number five Lorenzo Musetti is safely through to the next round at the Australian Open.
He received a walkover from Raphael Collignon, who had to retire due to injury.
Men's second seed Jannick Sinner is among the big names in action later.
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The Italian, who is looking to win the tournament for the third year in-a-row, faces Frenchmen Hugo Gaston in his first round game.
In the women's draw, former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Kaja Juvan in straight sets.
Four time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka begins her campaign against Antonia Ruzic.
