The Australian Open’s chief medical officer admitted playing conditions may not have been humane after Andy Murray’s brother Jamie became the latest victim of Melbourne’s heat.

Andy Murray has played many better matches than his second-round win over Vincent Millot at the Australian Open but has never had a better finish.

Andy Murray believes he is already reaping the rewards of his back surgery.

The top seeds continued their procession through the first round of the Australian Open today to make a mockery of the widely held belief that there is great depth in the men’s game.