Australian Open Schedule 2014: Day 2 Matchups, Predictions and Analysis

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Published: January 13, 2014

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With any luck, Day 2 of the Australian Open will build upon what was a thrilling Day 1 and provide even more big-name upsets.

The first rounds of Grand Slams always have a few surprises here and there, but down in Melbourne, the upsets come hard and fast.

Having the tournament so early in the season means that players don't have a ton of time to prepare. That levels the playing field and results in players like Sara Errani, Petra Kvitova and Roberta Vinci crashing out on Day 1. Meanwhile, Tommy Haas was forced to retire after a first-round injury.

Day 2 should feature more of the same, so here's a quick preview for Tuesday's action.

 

Where: Melbourne Park

When: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. AEDT; Monday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN2

Live Stream: Watch ESPN

 

Day 2 Schedule (view full schedule here)



 

Top Matches to Watch

No. 1 Rafael Nadal vs. Bernard Tomic



Rafael Nadal missed last year's Australian Open while recovering from an injured left knee. He returned in February at the VTR Open, and the rest was history.



Nadal was brilliant in 2013, sans his Wimbledon debacle. Now, with a full season ahead, who knows what Nadal is capable of on the court? The 27-year-old looks like a genuine bet to actually pull off the Grand Slam for 2014.

Melbourne has always been a bit of a trouble spot for Nadal, a 2012 finalist there. His one Aussie Open title is the fewest of the four Grand Slam event titles he owns, and he's only made the Australian Open final twice in eight attempts.

It will be important for Nadal to get off to a quick start this year.

Prediction: Nadal wins, 6-1, 6-3, 6-2

 

No. 4 Andy Murray vs. Go Soeda



Andy Murray has become a fixture in the fin...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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