Marinko Matosevic's impressive upset of Fernando Verdasco has set up a tough assignment against Rafael Nadal at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Bernard Tomic and Marinko Matosevic will aim to give the Aussies an early advantage when they take to the indoor clay of Namangan, Uzbekistan today.

UPDATE: Bernard Tomic and Marinko Matosevic will represent Australia in the opening singles rubbers on Friday for the Australia v Uzbekistan Davis Cup tie.

Australian Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has named Bernard Tomic, Marinko Matosevic, Lleyton Hewitt and Matt Ebden to face Uzbekistan on 5-7 April.

UPDATE: Lleyton Hewitt has advanced to the second round of the Sony Open in Miami, yet compatriot Marinko Matosevic was unable to join him in the last 64.

Marinko Matosevic has given 23rd seed Sam Querrey an almighty scare at Indian Wells before ultimately going down in three tight sets.

UPDATE: Marinko Matosevic has continued his impressive form at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, but Matt Ebden couldn't join him in the third round.

Aussies Marinko Matosevic and Matt Ebden both enjoyed wins in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Friday.

Sam Stosur, Bernard Tomic, Lleyton Hewitt, Casey Dellacqua, Marinko Matosevic, Anastasia Rodionova and Matt Ebden are all in action this week at Indian Wells.

Marinko Matosevic was one of several ATP and WTA pros featuring on the traditional Kids Day at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, held on Saturday.