Sabalenka & Gauff join Alcaraz in Round 3

CARLOS Alcaraz fended off a series of “bombs” before surging into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, where he was joined by Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff.

- AFP @Melbourne

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev needed four sets to keep his Grand Slam dream on track at a cooler Melbourne Park after days of hot weather.

Alexander Zverey, the third seed well beaten in last year’s final by Jannik Sinner, also went through in four sets.