Nadal in the pink as Sharapova hits all-time low at Australian Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrating after his victory against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday (Jan 21). - AFP

MELBOURNE: Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equalling 20th Major title at the Australian Open on Tuesday (Jan 21), but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios also cantered into the second round, but fourth seed Daniil Medvedev had to fight his way past American Frances Tiafoe in four sets.