In a tougher-than-expected match, Aryna Sabalenka beat Clara Tauson 7-6 (5), 6-4 in a poor serving display by both players to open the sixth day of play on Rod Laver Arena.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a wobbly display to reach the Australian Open fourth round while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were at their dazzling best on a warm but windy Friday at Melbourne Park.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit while Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set before surging into the last 16.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka navigated challenges to reach the Australian Open fourth round, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced despite a set loss. Coco Gauff secured a victory, and Naomi Osaka withdrew due to injury.
Carlos Alcaraz gets tattoos to celebrate Grand Slam titles, so he plans to get ink of a kangaroo if he can win the Australian Open to complete a full collection from the four most prestigious events in tennis.
Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open. Gauff eliminated 2021 U.S.
Badosa won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in 2 hours and 32 minutes, to equal her best performance at the Australian Open by qualifying for the final 16. The last time Badosa made the fourth round of the Australian Open was back in 2022, where she lost to American Madison Keys.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the sixth day in Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz dazzled fans at the Australian Open as he progressed to round four with a 6-2 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 defeat of Nuno Borges.
Lone Aussie Aleksandar Vukic takes on Brit Jack Draper after doubles walkover when Special Ks bowed out injured.
Having stormed through to the opening two rounds of Australian Open 2025 without dropping a set, Carlos Alcaraz will be confident of a win against WR 36 Nuno Borges.
Osaka won the most recent of her four majors at the 2021 Australian Open. Since returning to the tour at last year’s Australian Open, she’s gone first round, second round, second round and second round at the majors. A victory over the Swiss today would seriously liven up the women’s singles draw.