The second-round meeting between Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime had to be suspended during the first set, and was later moved to a different court. Here’s why.
Felix Auger-Aliassime revealed what it’s like to work with Rafael Nadal at his academy and praised the humility of the 22-time Grand Slam champion. The Canadian has visited the Rafa Nadal Academy several times to train and observe the Spaniard’s demeanour with those at his sports centre.
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is headed home from the Australian Open, blowing a two-set lead to Spain Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Wednesday in Melbourne.
Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open bid ended Wednesday.
Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Australian Open bid ended Wednesday.
Rowdy crowds forced a court change for one match on Wednesday night, while Great Britain’s Jack Draper said the Australian crowd was the wildest he’d played in front of.
Auger-Aliassime controlled the match, firing 19 aces to Struff’s 15 and committing just one double fault to Struff’s four
Fernandez dropped the opening set to Cristina Bucsa but bounced back to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Auger-Aliassime dropped a 6-7 (9), 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 decision to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Rowdy fans at the Australian Open’s so-called “Party Court” — a venue equipped with a bar — grew so loud that a nearby match was moved to a different arena.
Leylah Annie Fernandez came through to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, but Felix Auger-Aliassime was defeated.
World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has booked a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals, edging closer to claiming a fifth major title before his 22nd birthday.
World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz has booked a spot in Australian Open quarter-finals, edging closer to claiming a fifth major title before his 22nd birthday.