Jakub Mensik hits arguably the best shot of the tournament, Thanasi Kokkinakis proves sportsmanship is alive and Alexander Zverev is not interested in a barber. Here's the five quick hits from day four of the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka was happy after gaining 'revenge' over Karolina Muchova to reach the third round of the Australian Open. She lost to her Czech rival in straight sets at the US Open but came back from a set down in Melbourne to win 1-6 6-1 6-3.
Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, the men's doubles champions at Melbourne Park in 2022, retired while down 7-5, 3-2 against another Australian team, James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic. Both Kyrgios (strained abdominal muscle) and Kokkinakis (right shoulder trouble) came into the match dealing with physical issues after losses in singles.
Novak Djokovic v Tomas Machac score, Naomi Osaka retires, Jack Draper in third-round action - Jacob Fearnley is out after a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev before Jack Draper takes on Austral
Draper takes on Australian favourite Aleksandar Vukic while Djokovic leads Tomas Machac despite taking a medical timeout
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MELBOURNE - The second round of the Australian Open begins on Wednesday with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka kicking things off in Rod Laver Arena and she will be quickly followed by 10-times champion Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic has advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open for a 17th time to remain on track for an 11th Melbourne Park crown and 25th grand slam title.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are a win away each from setting up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic, meanwhile ... after surviving a five-set thriller against Thanasi Kokkinakis. Draper overcame a hostile atmosphere and “abuse” from the home fans as he defeated Kokkinakis in ...
Carlos Alcaraz has delighted his fans at the Australian Open by showing off his ripped physique during his victory on Sunday - but not everybody is happy about the crowd's response.