Defending champion Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to claiming his first title of the season on Monday after recording a 6-1 6-3 victory against American teenager Donald Young at the Pacific Life Open.

ANDRE Agassi swept into the Australian Open third round as Venus Williams donned her best jewellery to produce a sparkling victory.

One of the darkest days in British Davis Cup history is still something that Tim Henman will be drawing confidence from when he clashes with Nicolas Lapentti in the second round of the Australian Open.