DAY 2, January 17 - World No.2 Novak Djokovic secured a crucial win against a dangerous opponent when he beat Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-1 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 to reach the second round. Elsewhere, there were wins for Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic, Dominic Thiem, Gael Monfils, David Goffin and Grigor Dimitrov.