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Who is next? Who’s out? The most important thing from the best games on Wednesday, short and compact.
Bai brings beads of sweat to Sabalenka’s face
Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) – Zhuoxuan Bai (CHN) 6:3; 6:1
In the end, Aryna Sabalenka had to take a deep breath. The victory against Bai Zhuoxuan she tasted more effortas it says the result. The The favorite initially swept over her opponent as if she were just an overwhelmed sparring partner. Until the first set was 5-0, the 23-year-old Chinese had no chance against Sabalenka’s powerful blows.
But Bai, who had been acting all too shy until then, suddenly developed more courage and was able to annoy Sabalenka with her precise game and her sensitively placed punches. That wasn’t enough for the 23-year-old to win a set, but she had beads of sweat on Sabalenka’s face until the end. Not every player can say that.
Aryna Sabalenka wins against China’s Zhuoxuan Bai
Medvedev in strong form against Halys
Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – Quentin Halys (FRA) 6:7; 6:3, 6:4, 6:2
Daniil Medvedev looked extremely relaxed after the match against Frenchman Quentin Halys; the three-hour effort was not visible on his face. The former world number one seems to be getting closer to his best form again after a long dry spell in sport. Also because he has changed his game and not only defends exclusively, but also sprinkles in more offensive parts. Halys felt this painfully. Medvedev can still be expected in Melbourne.
Daniil Medvedev shows a strong performance against Quentin Halys.
Gauff dominates her opponent
Coco Gauff (USA) – Olga Danilivoc (SER) 6:2; 6:2
In the on-court interview after the confident success against Olga Danilovic, Coco Gauff was clearly having fun and was no longer so concerned with the second round match against the Serbian that had just ended. Rather, it was basically about stop balls and the instructions of her coaches, which she “of course” listened to, she said with her typical “giggle”. Danilovic wasn’t a real hurdle for the 21-year-old American, who indicated with her dominant performance that she wanted to have a serious say in the fight for the title.
Coco Gauff dominates Olga Danilovic at will.
And Fundwogates Infect Sarna
Risk Andrejen (RUS) – Mariia (GRE) 6:0, 6:4
What a demonstration from Mirra Andrejewa: The 18-year-old swept Maria Sakkari off the court with impressive hardness and no less finesse after just 67 minutes. The 30-year-old, former No. 3 in the world, never actually had the slightest chance against the brash Russian.
Mirra Andrejewa impresses with her variable game.
Andrejewa had already indicated her good form immediately before Melbourne when she won the WTA preparation tournament in Adelaide. If she can compensate for her good form, Andrejewa should go far in this tournament.
Artist Bublik wins against Fucsovics
Alexander Bublik (KAZ) – Marton Fucsovics (HUN) 7:5, 6:4, 7:5
The artist has learned to be serious: Alexander Bublik’s talent has always been unusually great. In the meantime, however, the 28-year-old has also acquired the necessary seriousness to go into the game with the necessary seriousness against opponents he can beat.
Alexander Bublik is in good form.
Against Marton Fucsovics he mixed his playful genius with solid tennis craftsmanship, which allowed him to leave the court as a clear winner. With this approach, Bublik can go very far in this Grand Slam tournament.
De Minaur is at full speed against Medjedovic
Alex de Minaur (AUS) – Hamad Medjedovic (SBR) 6:7, 6:2, 6:2, 6:1
The ninth participation should be a big success – at least if Alex de Minuar has his way. Because the Australian has a home game and, above all, a big fighting heart. The 26-year-old has now improved his game so much and has developed many variations in his game that he can even think about the big titles. After all, he is already number 6 in the world rankings. Against Hamad Medjedovic it took him a sentence to fully develop his qualities. The De Minaur engine then ran at full speed.
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