The Australian Open starts 18 January.

Captain Mohamed Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time victory for Egypt over plucky minnows Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 thriller in Agadir on Monday.

On Tuesday they play Algeria in the last 16 in Rabat, in their first game of what they hope will be a historic year.

The club's ambition to win a 21st league title by the time of their 150th anniversary in 2028 looks less realistic with every passing season.

Former world number six Hurkacz has tumbled to 83rd in the rankings but faced just one break point in his 83-minute victory.