Andy’s betterlooking brother

MELBOURNE: Brief stories from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday: Howzat! All-rounder Ashleigh Barty made a stunning return to her home Grand Slam after quitting to play cricket in 2014.

The Australian’s career change was a hit and she appeared for Brisbane Heat in last year’s inaugural Women’s Big Bash League.

Granted a wildcard at the Australian Open, she defeated German Annika Beck – who made the fourth round last year – 6- 4, 7- 5.

“It’s so good to be back out here,” said Barty, a former Grand Slam doubles finalist.

You’ve got the Slams, I’ve got the looks

Jamie Murray was delighted to lord it over Andy after he was described as “much better looking” than his younger brother.

While Jamie has a successful doubles career, Andy has three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic gold medals and is the world number one – as wel l as being made a knight in Britain’s New Year Honours.

All of which must have made the following exchange, tweeted by Jamie, al l the sweeter.

“Uber driver ‘ hey, you look like @ andy_ murray.’ Me - “yeh I get that a lot” Uber Driver - “you’re much better looking mind you.” Cheers Mate!” Twitter- free zone Bernard Tomic said he had no plans to set up a Twitter account, despite other players’ liking for the microblogging service.

“I’m just not that sort of guy,” Tomic said, according to The Age.

“I’m very, very bad with the phone and I have no focus level to stay on it for more than three seconds.” Australia’s Tomic beat Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci in straight sets to reach the second round, but not before some negative chatter about his dress sense.

“Many like to push the boundaries with bright and clashing colours in the first major tournament of the season, and our own Bernard Tomic has done just that,” commented The Age, with a picture of the player in a clashing ensemble during training.

“Wel l , Bernie, um...” — AFP