Australian Open 2018, Round 1: Yuki Bhambri vs Marcos Baghdatis, Live Match Updates

That's all from Bhambri's match. Do join us for the live blog on Nadal's match which is going on at the Rod Laver Arena.

And the Cypriot wins the match and moves on to the second round. Bhambri gave a good fight but in the end, Baghdatis' vast experience helps him see out the India tennis star. The Indian challenge in the men's singles draw ends with Bhambri's exit.

Baghdatis has two match points.

If Baghdatis breaks Bhambri again, then he will win the match and move onto the next round.

But the Cypriot fights back to hold his serve. 5-3.

Bhambri takes two points to go 30-15 up.

Baghdatis breaks Bhambri's serve to take a 4-3 lead and just at the right time for him.

Bhambri saves a break point to draw level 40-40.

Bhambri is serving now but Baghdatis looks intent on breaking the Indian.

And the Cypriot takes the game. 3-3!

Baghdatis goes up 30-15 as he forces Bhambri to make two unforced errors.

Bhambri preserves to take home the game. 3-2, now.

Bhambri is still trying to make something out of this match but Baghdatis is just too good. 30-40.

The Cypriot draws level as he holds his serve. 2-2.

Baghdatis' serves have been on point today. 30-0.

A brilliant forehand winner sees Bhambri take the game. 2-1.

Bhambri's is still fighting on, keeping the match alive. 30-15.

Baghdatis draws level with a strong serving game. 1-1.

And Bhambri holds on to his serve to take the first game. 1-0.

Terrific drop shot from Bhambri gives him the advantage.

Baghdatis has really gotten into his groove now. The score reads 30-30.

Bhambri will have to pull up some tricks if he wants to stay in the match. He will get the first game underway.

The third set is about to start in a while.

And, Baghdatis takes the second set! 6-4.

Baghdatis has surged to a 30-15 lead. Can Bhambri make a comeback from here?

Finally, we have a break in the second set. Unfortunately, though, it goes against Bhambri. Baghdatis will now serve for the set. 5-4.

The Cypriot takes home the game to level the scores. 4-4.

Baghdatis is showing no signs of tiring yet. But Bhambri is giving a good fight. 40-30.

Bhambri wins the game and takes a 4-3 lead.

But the Indian's serve and volley game has been terrific in this set. He takes a 30-0 lead.

Bhambri cannot stop Baghdatis from winning the game. 3-3.

Baghdatis sends in two powerful, big serves to take a 30-0 lead.

Bhambri holds on to his serve. 3-2.

Bhambri serves and a long rally ensues. Baghdatis is forced to run all across the court but eventually, Bhambri's forehand is too good for him. 15-0.

Baghdatis holds on to his serve to draw level. 2-2.

A solid return gives Bhambri the first point of the game but Baghdatis hits back with a powerful serve to level it. 15-15.

And, Bhambri holds his serve. 2-1.

That's a terrific combination of drop shots and lob as Bhambri takes the point. 40-15 now.

Bhambri takes two quick points to go up 30-15.

Bhambri's serving has been a little erratic but his overall game has compensated for it somewhat.

Baghdatis manages to just hold on to his serve to draw level. 1-1.

Bhambri holds on to his serve to take the first game of the second set. 1-0.

Baghdatis wins the first set 7-6 after taking four consecutive points in the tie-breaker.

Terrific backhand winner from Bhambri. He goes up 4-3. This has been an enthralling contest so far.

Amazing recovery by Baghdatis. He slipped and fell but recovered immediately to win the point. 3-2, Bhambri in the lead.

Incredible from Bhambri as he works Baghdatis across the court. He takes a 2-1 lead.

After a series of deuce-advantage, Bhambri manages to hold on to his serve. 6-6. The set now moves on to the tie-breaker.

Bhambri has a game point now at 40-30.

Nice serve and volley from Bhambri as he takes a 30-0 lead.

The Cypriot takes the game to lead the set 6-5.

Australian Open 2018, Round 1: Yuki Bhambri vs Marcos Baghdatis, Live Match Updates

Baghdatis 7-6 6-4 6-3 Bhambri.