Australian Open 2012 Schedule: Jan. 18 TV Schedule, Matches and Bracket Guide
The Australian Open will press on to Day 3 on Jan. 18, and it will see the start of second-round action in both the men's and women's brackets.
Virtually all of the notables survived the first round in the men's bracket, as players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray managed to advance without too much trouble.
The same is true in the women's bracket, as notables like Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and 2011 Australian Open champ Kim Clijsters are still alive.
If you're wondering where and when you can take in the action from Day 3, you've come to the right place. Read on for a breakdown of everything you need to know.
Watch: Tennis Channel, ESPN2, ESPN3
When: Tennis Channel begins its Day 3 coverage at 7:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday; ESPN2 will start its coverage at 9:00 p.m. EST and will continue to 7:00 am EST on Wednesday. Various matches can be seen at various times on ESPN3.com.
Notable Men's Matches
Tommy Haas vs. Rafael Nadal (2): third match at Rod Laver Arena
Andreas Beck vs. Roger Federer (3): fourth match at Hisense Arena
Mardy Fish (8) vs. Alejandro Falla: first match at Show Court 3
Thomas Berdych (7) vs. Olivier Rochus: first match at Hisense Arena
John Isner (16) vs. David Nalbandian: thirrd Match at Margaret Court Arena
Full Schedule for Day 3 Available at Australian Open's official website.
Notable Women's Matches
Caroline Wozniacki (1) vs. Anna Tatishvili: third match at Hisense Arena
Olivia Rogowska vs. Li Na (5): first match at Rod Laver Arena
Kim Clijsters (11) vs. Stephania Foretz Gacon: second match Rod Laver Arena
Victoria Azarenka (3) vs. Casey Delacqua: fifth match at Rod Laver Arena
Full Schedule for Day 3 Available at Australian Open's official website.
Men's Storylines
It's always fun whenever Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are both in action, and both will be looking to advance to the third round with as much ease as they did to the second round.
For the American crowd, Mardy Fish's match against Alejandro Falla will be worth watching. Fish looked very strong in the first round against Gilles Muller, living up to his billing as America's top hope in the tournament.
Women's Storylines
You always have to keep your eyes on Caroline Wozniacki. She's still looking for her first Grand Slam victory, and she started the open by making quick work of Anastasia Rodionova.
Kim Clijsters, on the other hand, got out of the gate a little more slowly against Maria Joao Koehler. If she doesn't improve, she could be ripe for an upset against Stephania Foretz Gacon.
Men's Bracket: Full breakdown available at Australian Open's official website.
Women's Bracket: Full breakdown available at Australian Open's official website.

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