Indian tennis aces Leander Paes [ Images ] and Mahesh Bhupathi [ Images ] had mixed fortunes in the Australian Open [ Images ] doubles tournament, in Melbourne [ Images ], on Wednesday.

The former, partnering David Rikl of the Czech Republic, romped into the second round with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Australia's [ Images ] Paul Hanley [ Images ] and Andrew Kratzmann, while Bhupathi and Joshua Eagle of Australia were beaten by Tomas
Cibulec and David Skoch of the Czech Republic 4-6, 6-4, 4-6.