Australian Open order of play on Thursday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main courts on the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding):
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Carlos Alcarez Dominates On Return To Australian Open 2024 As Iga Swiatek Shines
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev put aside legal worries at home to progress. World number two Alcaraz was electric under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, demolishing French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-6 (7/5), 6-1, 6-2 in his first competitive match of the year. The Spaniard, gunning to unseat 10-time champion Novak Djokovic from the world number one spot, was tested in a tight first set but then moved through the gears, showcasing his full range of shot-making. Alcaraz, who will next face Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, said it was good to be back in Melbourne, where he has not been beyond the third round in his previous two visits.
Carlos Alcaraz eases past veteran Richard Gasquet in Australian Open return
Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to the Australian Open in convincing fashion with victory over veteran Richard Gasquet.
Alcaraz hits his stride to sink gutsy Gasquet at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return to the Australian Open on Tuesday but the Spanish second seed faced some early resistance from French veteran Richard Gasquet before cruising to a 7-6(5) 6-1 6-2 victory in the opening round.
Nadal senses growth opportunity in Saudi, Swiatek on the fence
MELBOURNE :Rafa Nadal believes there is a big opportunity to grow tennis in Saudi Arabia after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was named an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, but Iga Swiatek is on the fence about the women's game potentially heading there.
Rafael Nadal Sees 'Potential' In Saudi Arabia As He Signs Up As Tennis Ambassador
Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push. "Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia, you can see growth and progress and I'm excited to be part of that," the 37-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slams, said in a federation press release. "I continue to play tennis as I love the game. But beyond playing I want to help the sport grow far and wide across the world and in Saudi there is real potential."
Iga Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Carlos Alcaraz Makes Bow
Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. The Polish world number one came through 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against the player she beat to win her first Grand Slam title, at the French Open in 2020. In-form Swiatek, 22, twice came back from a break down in a gruelling first set lasting 68 minutes but stepped on the gas in the second set, winning the final five games to finish with a flourish.
Nadal named Saudi Tennis Federation ambassador
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal said there is real potential to grow the sport of tennis in Saudi Arabia after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was named an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation.