MELBOURNE, Australia – Lithuanian Richard Berankis has advanced to the second round of the Australian Open, knocking out local hope Marinko Matosevic in straight sets, 6-4 6-2 7-5. Appearing in the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time, the world no. 95 impressed, taking just under two hours to knock off the local hopeful. Berankis had the upper hand on his opponent throughout, pushing Matosevic to an unprecedented 15 break points, converting on seven of them. His serving was also on song, sending down seven aces while only...
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