The Australian Open continues to deliver drama, records, and standout performances. With half of the fourth matchday completed in Melbourne, several major storylines have already emerged — from dominant wins by rising stars to gritty battles by established contenders.
Mirra Andreeva Was Unstoppable
Mirra Andreeva produced one of the most commanding performances of the tournament so far, dismantling former Top-10 player Maria Sakkari in the second round, 6–0, 6–4.
From the opening games, Andreeva controlled every aspect of the match. Her timing was immaculate, her movement sharp, and her backhand particularly devastating. She won the first eight games in a row, forcing Sakkari into increasingly risky shot-making.
Although Sakkari briefly raised her level by adding pace and aggression, Andreeva’s physicality and consistency ultimately overwhelmed her. This marked the second consecutive match in which Andreeva delivered a bagel set.
Next up for the Russian teenager is Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
Bublik Is Already Having His Best Australian Open
Alexander Bublik continued his strong run in Melbourne, defeating Marton Fucsovics in straight sets, 7–5, 6–4, 7–5.
This victory sends Bublik into the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in his career. Overall, it is his seventh appearance in the third round at a Grand Slam event.
His next challenge will be Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
Medvedev Had to Dig Deep
Daniil Medvedev’s second-round match against world No. 83 Quentin Halys turned into a serious test. For nearly a set and a half, the Frenchman successfully disrupted Medvedev’s rhythm with slice backhands, heavy forehands, frequent drop shots, and repeated approaches to the net.
Statistically, the workload was telling: by the middle of the second set, Medvedev had completed nearly three times as many sprints as his opponent.
However, the intensity proved unsustainable for Halys. Once his level dipped, Medvedev took control and completed a comeback victory, 6–7(9), 6–3, 6–4, 6–2.
Notably, Medvedev has already won more Grand Slam matches in Melbourne this year than during the entire previous season.
From his on-court interview, two key insights stood out:
- He felt his form in Brisbane earlier in the season was actually better, and he is still adapting to Australian Open conditions.
- His mindset has shifted: rather than planning for later rounds, he is focusing strictly on one match at a time to rebuild confidence.
Medvedev’s next opponent will be Fabian Marozsan.
Rublev’s Formula: Ice, Coffee, Sleep
Andrey Rublev advanced past Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria with a 6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 victory.
Throughout the match, Rublev had to withstand bursts of explosive shot-making from Faria, who was capable of hitting winners from almost anywhere on the court. Rublev countered effectively, relying on defense-to-offense transitions and patience.
Despite some shaky moments — including three double faults while serving for the third set — Rublev showed solid overall form. His next opponent will be 18th seed Francisco Cerundolo.
After the match, Rublev summed up his Grand Slam routine simply: ice bath, coffee, sleep, training — and then sleep again.
Schneider Saves Three Match Points
Diana Shnaider reached the third round of the Australian Open, matching her best result at the tournament after a hard-fought 3–6, 7–5, 6–3 win over Australia’s Talia Gibson.
At 4–5 in the second set, Shnaider faced three match points on her own serve. Instead of playing passively, she chose to attack — hitting an ace and forcing errors with aggressive shots.
Her reward is a third-round meeting with Elina Svitolina.
Photo of the Day: Safin and Federer
One of the most iconic matches in Australian Open history took place in 2005, when Marat Safin defeated Roger Federer in a legendary semifinal.
Twenty-one years later, they reunited in Melbourne. Safin is now part of Rublev’s coaching team, while Federer returned simply as a tennis legend. A shared photo, captioned casually and accompanied by “Forever Young,” instantly went viral.
Sabalenka Draws Inspiration from Osaka
Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run in Melbourne, defeating Zhuxuan Bai 6–3, 6–1. It was her 22nd win in her last 23 Australian Open matches.
After the match, Sabalenka spoke about two personal goals: becoming a role model for young fans and expressing herself more through fashion, inspired by Naomi Osaka’s bold outfits.
Her next opponent will be Anastasia Potapova, who eliminated Emma Raducanu and matched her own best Australian Open result.
Alcaraz Had to Work Hard
Carlos Alcaraz is known for efficient early-round wins at Grand Slams, but his second-round encounter with Yannick Hanfmann demanded far more effort.
The Spaniard prevailed 7–6(4), 6–3, 6–2 in a match lasting over three hours, with nearly half that time spent on the opening set alone.
At one point, a fan shouted “Carlos Nadal!” from the stands — a moment that drew a visible reaction from Alcaraz and added to the atmosphere.
Men’s Results — Australian Open (Round of 64)
- Paul vs Tirante — 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
- Cerundolo vs Dzumhur — 6–3, 6–2, 6–1
- Marozsan vs Majchrzak — 6–3, 4–6, 7–6
- Rublev vs Faria — 6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
- Medvedev vs Halys — 6–7, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
- Etcheverry vs Fery — 7–6, 6–1, 6–3
- Davidovich Fokina vs Opelka — 3–6, 6–7, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6
- Alcaraz vs Hanfmann — 7–6, 6–3, 6–2
- Thompson vs Borges — 7–6, 3–6, 2–6, 4–6
- Bublik vs Fucsovics — 7–5, 6–4, 7–5
- Zverev vs Muller — 6–3, 4–6
Women’s Results — Australian Open (Round of 64)
- Senmez vs Bondar — 6–2, 6–4
- Svitolina vs Klimovicova — 7–5, 6–1
- Gibson vs Shnaider — 6–3, 5–7, 3–6
- Sabalenka vs Bai — 6–3, 6–1
- Putintseva vs Jacquemot — 6–1, 6–2
- Baptiste vs Hunter — 6–2, 6–1
- Mboko vs McNally — 6–4, 6–3
- Tauson vs Kudermetova — 3–6, 6–3, 7–5
- Potapova vs Raducanu — 7–6, 6–2
- Gauff vs Danilovic — 6–2, 6–2
- Ruse vs Tomljanovic — 6–4, 6–4
- Linette vs Li — 6–3, 6–3
- Parks vs Muchova — 4–6, 6–4, 2–1 (ret.)
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