Results

Australian Open, Melbourne

Men’s Singles 2nd round: S Koubek (Aut) bt I Dodig (Cro) 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 6-2, (18) T Haas (Ger) bt J Tipsarevic (Ser) 4-6 6-4 6-3 1-6 6-3, (31) A Montanes (Spa) bt S Robert (Fra) 4-6 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 6-3 6-2, (30) J Monaco (Arg) bt M Llodra (Fra) 3-6 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 6-3, D Istomin (Uzb) bt M Berrer (Ger) 7-5 6-3 6-4, (20) M Youzhny (Rus) bt J Hajek (Cze) 6-2 6-1 6-1, (10) J Tsonga (Fra) bt T Dent (USA) 6-4 6-3 6-3, (26) N Almagro (Spa) bt B Becker (Ger) 6-4 6-2 3-6 4-6 6-3, L Kubot (Pol) bt S Giraldo (Col) 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-1, (1) R Federer (Swi) bt V Hanescu (Rom) 6-2 6-3 6-2, M Baghdatis (Cyp) bt (17) D Ferrer (Spa) 4-6 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-1, (9) F Verdasco (Spa) bt I Sergeyev (Ukr) 6-1 6-2 6-2, (22) L Hewitt (Aus) bt D Young (USA) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-1, A Falla (Col) bt M Granollers-Pujol (Spa) 6-4 6-1 6-3, (3) N Djokovic (Ser) bt M Chiudinelli (Swi) 3-6 6-1 6-1 6-3, (6) N Davydenko (Rus) bt I Marchenko (Ukr) 6-3 6-3 6-0

Women’s Singles 2nd round: (1) S Williams (USA) bt P Kvitova (Cze) 6-2 6-1, (32) C Suarez-Navarro (Spa) bt A Petkovic (Ger) 6-1 6-4, A Brianti (Ita) bt (21) S Lisicki (Ger) 2-6 6-4 6-4, (29) S Peer (Isr) bt T Pironkova (Bul) 6-1 6-4, (22) D Hantuchova (Svk) bt S Arvidsson (Swe) 6-4 6-1, (17) F Schiavone (Ita) bt J Coin (Fra) 6-3 6-4, (10) A Radwanska (Pol) bt A Kudryavtseva (Rus) 6-0 6-2, G Dulko (Arg) bt (20) A Ivanovic (Ser) 6-7 (6-8) 7-5 6-4, (16) N Li (Chn) bt A Szavay (Hun) 3-6 7-5 6-2, T Garbin (Ita) bt Y Shvedova (Kaz) 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-0, (4) C Wozniacki (Den) bt J Goerges (Ger) 6-3 6-1, (9) V Zvonareva (Rus) bt I Benesova (Cze) 6-0 6-3, (13) S Stosur (Aus) bt K Barrois (Ger) 7-5 6-3, (7) V Azarenka (Blr) bt S Voegele (Swi) 6-4 6-0, (6) V Williams (USA) bt S Bammer (Aut) 6-2 7-5, C Dellacqua (Aus) bt K Sprem (Cro) 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (8-6)

LTA AEGON Men’s Pro-Series, Graves Tennis Centre, Sheffield

Men’s Singles Quarter-finals: U Ignatik (Blr) bt R Jouan (Fra) 6-3 7-6 (7-1), J Goodall (Gbr) bt D Inglot (Gbr) 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-3), S Galvani (Ita) bt J Baker (Gbr) 6-0 7-6 (7-4), E Eleskovic (Swe) bt O Patience (Fra) 6-4 6-4.

Golf

First round scores in the European Tour The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, UAE (Gbr & Irl unless stated, par 72): 65 – R Bland, K Horne (Rsa), I Poulter; 66 – S Garcia (Spa), R Davies, A Quiros (Spa), D Vancsik (Arg), P Hanson (Swe), R McIlroy, A Noren (Swe), S Dodd, P Lawrie; 67 – T Aiken (Rsa), R Echenique (Arg), M Kaymer (Ger), L Oosthuizen (Rsa); 68 – F Molinari (Ita), S Webster, S Kapur (Ind), P Waring, S Lowry, T Hamilton (USA), M Foster, B Dredge; 69 – G Orr, A Hansen (Den), D Howell, A McLardy (Rsa), T Jaidee (Tha), M Warren, R Finch, R Kulacz (Aus), L Westwood, R McGowan, E Molinari (Ita); 70 – S Kjeldsen (Den), M Manassero (Ita), J Edfors (Swe), P Marksaeng (Tha), H Stenson (Swe), J Huldahl (Den), H Otto (Rsa), C Wood, G McDowell, D Clarke, A Kim (USA), S Gallacher, R Green (Aus), J Donaldson, I Garrido (Spa), A Canete (Arg), B Lane, J Randhawa (Ind). Others: 72 – S Dyson; 77 – D Willett.

Greyhounds

Kinsley card: 7.50 (465) Coolemount Becie, Longton Jim, Elland Coin, Whiskey Vieri, Must Be Mo, Cactus Candy. 8.05 (465) Galtee Kieran, Pips Moll, Lord Boris, Maltese Kitty, Uluru Princess, Ambis Hannah. 8.20 (465) Assarula Class, Ashgrove Mick, Spotty Lodge, Rushmoor Bonnie, Bar Watch, Chancer Eddie. 8.35 (270) Fortview Girl, Witch Way Carmel, Funtime Peanut, Missing Paper, Second Ambition, Classical Theme. 8.50 (465) Will he Wallie, Solana, Hargreaves, Mountjoy Emerald, Parkside Maggie, Karma Amadeus. 9.05 (465) Bumper Sunday, Jeds Huggy Bear, Cragaknock Beta, Harkins Flyer, Sahara Ghost, Cailin Aileann. 9.20 (465) Martins Meg, Maghaberry Flash, Millcroft Blue, Galtee Jennifer, Drakeshead Poppy, Moyvane Class. 9.35 (465) Russanda Razer, Slaneyside Beaut, Lady Odd Shoes, Five Fiddlers, Killarney Juwah, Mountjoy Beryl. 9.50 (465) Good Cat, Marina Bay, Rhincrew Renee, Lucas Precious, Mo Cailin, Hilight Bertie. 10.05 (465) Tiger Fly, Courts Ad Maggie, Killacolla Turbo, Walworth Badger, Moaning Sarah, Dundrum Major.

Football

African Nations Cup, Group D: Cameroon (0) 2 Eto’o 46, N’Guemo 64. Tunisia (1) 2 Chermiti 1, Chedjou 64(og). Att: 19,000.

Gabon (0) 1 Fabrice Do Marcolino 83. Zambia (1) 2 Kalaba 28, Chamanga 62. Att: 5,000.

Rugby union

Amlin Challenge Cup Pool 4: Racing Metro 92 19 Wasps 17.