2012 Australian Open Day 1 Recap

Bernard Tomic upset the 22nd seeded, Fernando Verdasco in a match that lasted over four hours. Nadal and Federer advance easily. Victoria Azarenka won 12 straight games to finish off Heather Watson in 67 minutes in the opening match on center court. Watson was anticipated to give last week's Sydney champion Azarenka a bit more of a challenge, however, Azarenka made short work of her in straight sets.