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Stephanos Tsitsipas unbothered by Big Three snub as John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic is ‘light years ahead’

Stefanos Tsitsipas is not bothered if he is deemed not to be a member new ‘Big Three’ but John McEnroe insists that Novak Djokovic remains light years ahead of the chasing pack. Tsitsipas beat Sebastian Baez in four sets on Thursday to progress to the third round where he will face Benoit Paire on Saturday. Ad/> The Greek star has reached the semi-final twice at Melbourne Park (2019, 2021) and the final of the French Open in 2021.

Australian Open: ‘Most talented player in last 10 years’ – John McEnroe hoping Nick Kyrgios fulfils potential

John McEnroe has claimed Nick Kyrgios is the «most talented player» he has «seen in the last decade» despite the combustible Aussie bowing out of his home Grand Slam. Kyrgios put on a show on Rod Laver Arena, pushing favourite Daniil Medvedev to four sets before succumbing 7-6(1) 6-4 4-6 6-2.

Daniil Medvedev the 'best player in the world' - Nick Kyrgios's claim backed by Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander has backed Nick Kyrgios's suggestion that Daniil Medvedev is the best male tennis player in the world right now. Kyrgios believes the Russian deserves top billing having got an up-close look at Medvedev's current form in a captivating second-round encounter, saying that the US Open champion's consistency puts him above his rivals. Ad/> «I think that if you asked everyone on tour, I think they would vote him the best player in the world at the moment,» Kyrgios explained after his four-set defeat.

The difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal is 'amazing', says Mats Wilander after Brit loses in second round

Mats Wilander says the difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal 'is amazing' as the two enjoy different fortunes in Australia. Murray lost his second round match to Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel in straight sets and looked unable to match his opponent's energy levels. Ad/> But Nadal, one year Murray's senior and playing in his first slam since the French Open, has not yet dropped a set in Australia.

'Not a disappointment' - Mats Wilander praises Emma Raducanu for 'unbelievable' fight in Australian Open loss

Mats Wilander has said that Emma Raducanu showed «unbelievable fight» despite exiting the Australian Open in the second round. Raducanu was beaten in a three-set encounter by Danka Kovinic, but fought through a painful blister on her right hand. Ad/> The US Open champion took several medical breaks during the match to re-apply strapping, and struggled to hit power forehands and serve convincingly due to the bothersome injury.

'They probably have a low IQ' – Daniil Medvedev SLAMS Australian Open fans for booing in awkward interview

Daniil Medvedev lashed out at fans for distracting him between serves during his stormy encounter with Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open, claiming “those who are doing it probably have a low IQ.” The Russian second seed embraced the role of pantomime villain during his four-set victory in the second round on Thursday, with the revved-up Rod Laver Arena crowd firmly behind the temperamental Aussie. Ad/> But Medvedev took issue with some supporters making noise between his first and second serves, with the Russian blaming it for both occasions his serve was breached.

'Daniil Medvedev could dominate next four or five years' - Mats Wilander on Australian Open 'strong favourite'

Daniil Medvedev could «dominate» over the course of the next four or five years and is a 'strong favourite' for the Australian Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. The Russian, who denied Novak Djokovic his calendar Grand Slam at the US Open last year, is set to take on home favourite Nick Kyrgios in what should be a tasty and boisterous second-round clash on Thursday.

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Stephanos Tsitsipas unbothered by Big Three snub as John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic is ‘light years ahead’

Australian Open: ‘Most talented player in last 10 years’ – John McEnroe hoping Nick Kyrgios fulfils potential

Daniil Medvedev the 'best player in the world' - Nick Kyrgios's claim backed by Mats Wilander

The difference between Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal is 'amazing', says Mats Wilander after Brit loses in second round

'Not a disappointment' - Mats Wilander praises Emma Raducanu for 'unbelievable' fight in Australian Open loss

'They probably have a low IQ' – Daniil Medvedev SLAMS Australian Open fans for booing in awkward interview

'Daniil Medvedev could dominate next four or five years' - Mats Wilander on Australian Open 'strong favourite'