The two defending champions and women's world number one feature in the day session at the Australian Tennis Open in Melbourne this afternoon

Last year's winner Naomi Osaka meets China's Saisai Zheng.

Women's top seed Ash Barty meets Slovenia's Polona Hercog with Novak Djokovic up against Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito.

Kiwi doubles players Michael Venus, Marcus Daniell and Artem Sitak begin their campaigns today.


All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been confirmed as Blues captain for the Super Rugby season.

They open their campaign against the Chiefs at Eden Park next weekend.

A couple of late goals have salvaged draws in the English Premier League.

Arsenal's scored in the 87th minute to draw 2-all with Chelsea, while Newcastle's struck in the 94th and 95th minutes to finish 2-all with Everton.

Manchester City's kept their title hopes alive with a 1-nil win over Sheffield United, while Aston Villa's come from a goal down to beat Watford 2-1.

Bournemouth's dealt to Brighton 3-1, while Southampton's leapfrogged Crystal Palace on the table after a 2-nil win.