Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis began his Australian Open campaign on Monday at Melbourne Park with a victory over Russia`s Teymuraz Gabashvili in his 11th main draw appearance at the Australian Open. Baghdatis, No. 78 ranked, won the match with 3-2 set [6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4] against Gabashvili, No. 64 ranked and will face for the second round Belgium`s David Goffin, who beat American Michael Russel with 3-1 set. Melbourne Park is the scene of Baghdatis’ greatest moment in tennis, when he reached his first Grand Slam final there in 2006, finishing runner-up to Roger Federer. He also reached the fourth round there in 2005 and 2009. Sixth seed Andy Murray and second seed Roger Federer are also in Marcos’ quarter of the draw.
Baghdatis advances to second round of Australian Open
