Australian Open 2023: Day three on Wednesday

MELBOURNE : Highlights of the third day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, all times local (GMT +11):

1345 SAKKARI THROUGH IN THREE-SET THRILLER

Greek sixth seed Maria Sakkari fought back from a set down to beat 18-year-old qualifier Diana Shnaider 3-6 7-5 6-3.

"She played an amazing match, she's very young and promising. Maybe she could consider not going to college and turning pro," Sakkari said with a smile.

Organisers said there would be no play on the outside courts before 2:30 p.m. due to rain at Melbourne Park.

1305 SINNER MOVES TO THIRD ROUND

Italy's Jannik Sinner beat Tomas Etcheverry 6-3 6-2 6-2, going through the match without conceding a break point opportunity to the Argentine.

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1240 SWIATEK PAST OSORIO INTO THIRD ROUND

Top seed and hot favourite Iga Swiatek overcame Camila Osorio 6-2 6-3 under the closed roof on Rod Laver Arena to become the first player into the third round of the tournament.

The Pole was vulnerable when the 21-year-old Colombian attacked her serve but always looked to have control of