Francesco Maestrelli v Novak Djokovic, Ashlyn Krueger v Madison Keys, James Duckworth v Jannik Sinner, Naomi Osaka v Sorana Cirstea, Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis v Jason Kubler, Marc Polmans day 5 tennis scores, draws, players, tips, matches, how to watch
In case you missed yesterday’s action, let’s pop you into our time machine for a quick look back.
Great Aussie hope Alex de Minaur overcomes a slow start and a rain delay on Rod Laver Arena to put away Serbian opponent Hamad Medjedovic 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. He books a slot in the round of 32 for the sixth year in a row.
Alex De Minaur is a picture of concentration.Credit: Chris Hopkins
The Demon faces veteran American Frances Tiafoe in his next match. Come on, son, you can do it.
Outside the Demon, it is a sorry day for the Australians (and we are not talking politics in Canberra). Jordan Thompson, Priscilla Hon, Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter and Ajla Tomljanovic are all sent packing.
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In the men’s draw, top seeds Carlos Alcaraz (No.1) and Alexander Zverev (No.3) make it through the second round as expected, while three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev (No.10) recaptures his old form after a terrible 2025 season to march into the third round.
If Medvedev and Zverev win again, they will meet in the round of 16. Yes, tennis gods, make this happen.
For the women, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka (No.1) and American Coco Gauff (No.3) enjoy second-round victories and remain on a collision course towards the semi-finals. That’s a match that we would all love to see. They just need to keep winning. No problems, hey Aryna and Coco?
That’s day four of the Australian Open in a nutshell. Back to the future, and an exciting day five ahead.
