After Jannik Sinner’s victory over the Australian Schoolkate, which allowed the world no.1 to access the third round of the Australian Open, today he was on the other side of the three-way draw among the most awaited big names. They closed the case Alexander Zverevvictory in three sets over the Scotsman Jacob Fearnley, Carlos Alcarazwho needed four to get the better of the Portuguese Borges, and lastly,Novak Djokovic. The Serbian was practically perfect in the 3 sets he needed to eliminate the Czech Machac.
From Sinner and Sonego, the Italians on the pitch on Saturday and the match times
Australian Open, from Sonego to Sinner: the Italians on the court on Saturday and what time they play
Djokovic, a perfect match: Machac beaten in three sets
Great performance from Novak Djokovic, who gained access to the round of 16 (it is the seventeenth time this has happened at the Australian Open) by overcoming the Czech Tomas Machac in three sets with a score of 6-1, 6-4, 6-4
Djokovic also wins the second set: ace in the decisive point
The former world number 1 maintains a very high level of play and is now ahead by two sets: 6-1, 6-4
Djokovic recovers and makes another break
After the doctor’s intervention, the Serbian showed off a phase of great tennis and now leads 4-3 in the second set with the serve available
Some stomach problems for Djokovic
The Serbian, after having made the counterbreak in the third game of the second set (Machac ahead 2-1 after losing the first), asked for the doctor’s help. Nothing apparently serious anyway
Davidovich Fokina completes the comeback and wins in the fifth
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, after losing the first set and canceling a match point in the tie-break of the third, wins with a spectacular comeback: the Czech Jakub Mensik defeated 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6 -4, 6-2.
Salalenka qualified for the round of 16
Aryna Sabalenka, the winner of the last two Australian Opens, qualified for the round of 16 by winning in two sets, with a score of 7-6(5), 6-4 over the Danish Clara Tauso. In the next round she will face the Russian Mirra Andreeva, n.15 in the ranking and 14 in the seeding, who beat the Polish Magdalena Frech in three sets (6-2, 1-6, 6-2).
Djokovic starts very strong
The Serbian won the first set with the Czech Machac with a score of 6-1
Novak Djokovic is in the field
For the Serbian champion, a tough opponent like the Czech Tomas Machac
Davidovich Fokina e Mensik al quinto set
A challenge with a thousand emotions is underway. Davidovich Fokina, after losing the first two sets, saved a match point in the tie-break of the third and then won it together in the fourth. Now the Spaniard has a break advantage in the fifth and decisive set
Winning debut for Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in the women’s doubles
Winning debut for Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani in the women’s doubles tournament: the Olympic champions beat the Australians Daria Saville and Priscilla Hon 6-1, 7-5
Alcaraz’s satisfaction after the victory
Zverev advances without problems
No uncertainty for Alexander Zverev: the German won in three sets over the Scottish Fearnley with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
Bolelli and Vavassori through to the round of 16 in doubles
Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori beat Diego Hidalgo and Luciano Darderi 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) and reach the round of 16 in doubles. They will face the Spaniards Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar on Sunday.
Alcaraz wins over Borges in 4 sets
Carlos Alcaraz goes to the second week of the Australian Open: he beat the Portuguese Borges in 4 sets with a score of 6.3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2
Borges is giving up, now Alcaraz will serve for the match
We are 5-2 for the Spaniard in the third set. The Portuguese is paying for an athletic decline
Sinner on the pitch on Saturday at 9am Italian time
The times for the matches of the Azzurri at the Australian Open on Saturday have been established. Sinner will be on the field at 9 Italian time against the American Marcos Giron. Jasmine Paolini will take to the field at the same time as Jannik. Musetti’s match will start at 7, while Sonego will be ahead of everyone, on the pitch during the Italian night around 4.30-5.
Alcaraz has taken control of the situation
Break for the Spaniard, who is also unleashing impressive shots in the fourth set
Zverev leads two sets to zero over Fearnley
6-3, 6-4 in the first two sets in favor of the German
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Borges takes Alcaraz to the fourth set
Alcaraz forced to the fourth set by Borges. After easily winning the first two sets with a score of 6-2, 6-4, the Spaniard lost the tie-break of the third (clearly, 7-3) against the Portuguese
Alcaraz, Zverev and Djokovic: it’s the day of the other big names
After Jannik Sinner’s victory over the Australian Schoolkate, which allowed the world no.1 to access the third round of the Australian Open, today it’s the turn of the most anticipated big names on the other side of the draw. I’m on the field Alexander Zverevas opposed to British Jacob Fearnley, e Carlos Alcarazinvolved in the Iberian derby with the Portuguese Borges. He will be the last to take the field Novak Djokovicwho will face the Czech Machac.
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