The Australian Open’s second round delivered thrilling upsets and showcased the rising stars of tennis. The tournament witnessed the unexpected exits of two top-10 players, including the sixth-ranked Casper Ruud, who trains at the Nadal academy and has reached three Grand Slam finals. Ruud was defeated by the promising Czech teenager, Jiri Lehecka, who boasts a powerful game and will now face Spaniard Alexander davidovich Fokina. Davidovich Fokina, along with Carlos Alcaraz and Roberto Carballés Baena, advanced to the next round, with Carballés Baena achieving his best-ever Grand Slam performance.
On the women’s side, Olympic champion and 2024 Melbourne finalist Zheng Qinwen was eliminated by German veteran Laura Siegemund. Spanish players Jessica Bouzas and Cristina Bucsa also exited the tournament, while Paula Badosa progressed.
Thursday promises another day of intense competition, with Pablo Carreño Busta facing a tough challenge against the hard-hitting American, Ben Shelton.
Here’s a breakdown of Wednesday’s results:
Rod Laver Arena:
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Bouzas 6-3, 7-5.
Novak Djokovic overcame a second-set setback to beat Roberto Carballés Baena 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3.
Coco Gauff advanced with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Jodie Burrage.
Alexander Zverev dominated Pedro Martinez 6-1, 6-4, 6-3.
Margaret Court Arena:
Jessica Pegula cruised past Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance with a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 win over Yoshihito Nishioka.
Jiri Lehecka upset Casper Ruud 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Paula Badosa comfortably defeated Katie Volynets 6-1, 6-0.
John cain Arena:
Laura Siegemund defeated Zheng Qinwen 7-6 (7/3), 6-3.
Nuno Borges, who will face Alcaraz next, defeated Jordan Thompson 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Erika Andreeva overcame a second-set setback to defeat Daria Saville 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/8).
Cameron Norrie battled past alexei Popyrin 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Kia Arena:
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Thursday’s schedule features exciting matchups across all courts, setting the stage for another captivating day of tennis.
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