![David Ferrer celebrates his win over American Tim Smyczek in the second round of the Australian Open.](https://imagenes.elpais.com/resizer/v2/B3V7O6E42CUV3TIDJUENVLRLS4.jpg?auth=5d0d581c3263e5410b32ef44c6feaceccd6761d7336e692bbfd874dc311fe97b&width=414&height=233&smart=true)
Ferrer safely through to third round Down Under
Verdasco and Almagro also win their matches
Verdasco and Almagro also win their matches
The fourth seed, who will displace Nadal in rankings next week, leads Armada through choppy first-round waters
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