Mary Pierce and Amelie Mauresmo posted contrasting opening-round victories on day two of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Anastasia Myskina’s defence of the French Open crown she won in glorious fashion last year ended with a whimper today as she crashed out in the opening round of this year’s event at Roland Garros.

French Open, Roland Garros, Paris

Fourth seed Amelie Mauresmo cruised into the third round of the Australian Open with a straight sets victory over Slovakian Ludmila Cervanova at Melbourne Park.