The Australian Open’s push to be more fan-friendly has again drawn criticism, with a courtside bar now in focus.

Meanwhile, Spanish start Carlos Alcaraz powered to an impressive win that sets the tone for his push for the title.

Here are five quick hits from day one at Melbourne Park.

1. Party court not popular with Greek star Tsitsipas

The presence of DJs on the grounds of Melbourne Park has become a talking point, with some players for it and others firmly against the move.

It is part of the push from tournament organisers to improve the spectator experience, as is the introduction of a courtside bar.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is among the critics, saying the noise created by the DJs can affect the concentration of players during their matches as the sound carries through the venue.

“I’m not a huge fan of it,” last year’s finalist said on Tuesday.

“That’s why Wimbledon is one of my favourite tournaments, because there is silence and you can just concentrate and focus on your game.

“I have had a similar experience at the US Open. So not a fan.”

The courtside bar is part of a wider push for the tournament to be more fan friendly.

Fans being allowed to return to their seats after each service game is another new rule, which has not been popular with all players.

2. Carlos Alcaraz dominates in  straight sets win

Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz fired a warning shot to his Australian Open rivals with a straight-sets win in the opening round.

Alcaraz, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, defeated French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-6(7/5), 6-1, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena.

After being tested in the opening set, with Gasquet threatening to win the tie-break, Alcaraz put the pedal to the floor and cruised into the second round.

At just 20 years of age, Alcaraz has a Wimbledon and US Open title to his name.

“Today I felt really well,” he said after the win.

“Every set I played better and better, and at the end I think I played [at] quite a good level.”

3. Purcell struggles through

Max Purcell is a two-time Australian Open finalist and Wimbledon champion in doubles, but he’d never won a singles match at his home slam before this year, and boy did it show in his first-round clash.