The Australian Open third round begins as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka take to the Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic has a tricky match against the exciting Czech player Tomas Machac, who beat the 24-time grand slam champion in their last meeting in Geneva last year.

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 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.

The sixth day of the Australian Open saw Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova advance to the fourth round. Aryna Sabalenka, Clara Tauson, Naomi Osaka, and Belinda Bencic competed on the prestigious 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.

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

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.

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.

Lone Aussie Aleksandar Vukic takes on Brit Jack Draper after doubles walkover when Special Ks bowed out injured.

The Athletic Welcome to the Australian Open briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. As week one of 2025 wraps up, it’s time to take stock of the tournament to date.

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.