The two-time former champion had been due to face Australian Maddison Inglis in the third round.

The American needed nearly three hours to see off Ajla Tomljanovic under the lights.

The two-time US Open champion has found value in Elliott’s mental coaching sessions.

The Australian Open has a new timetable and plenty of familiar faces returning to its blue courts.

Osaka beat Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 in the first round of the Brisbane International after 15 months off the court