MELBOURNE, Australia — Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is on the verge of breaking a brand new file beforehand held by Roger Federer after reserving his ticket to the third spherical on Day 5. Final 12 months’s winner Madison Keys additionally superior with ease, whereas Jannik Sinner headlines the evening session.
Naomi Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion, additionally gained her second-round contest, but it surely did not come with out controversy after her opponent had loads to say over a frosty web alternate after the match.
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Different notable winners embrace American quartet Ben Shelton, Jess Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, and Taylor Fritz, whereas all eyes will likely be on Australian doubles pair Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Yesterday, ladies’s world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka responded to criticism from Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova, who claimed all Russian and Belarusian gamers ought to be banned from competitors. This story will proceed to be monitored all through the match.
Keep tuned as ESPN’s staff of reporters deliver you all the most recent information, outcomes, match schedules, and extra from Day 5 on the Australian Open.
