Australian Open 2022, Day 4, Tennis Highlights: Medvedev Beats Kyrgios, Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu, Garbine Muguruza Out
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Australian Open 2022, Day 4, Tennis Highlights: Daniil Medvedev displayed zen-like mode to beat Nick Kyrgios in a packed Rod Laver Arena. Emma Raducanu fought hard but was knocked out in three sets. Andy Murray was knocked out by qualifier Taro Daniel in straight sets while Felix Auger-Aliassime battled through to the third round. Read More
Day 4 Sees a Number of Big Names Bid Goodbye
The fourth day of Australian Open 2022 comes to an end with multiple upsets. Andy Murray, Garbine Muguruza, Emma Raducanu, Grigor Dimitrov were all shown the door on Thursday. Daniil Medvedev, one of the contenders of this year’s title showed his class as he beat home favourite Nick Kyrgios. Misfiring Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a thorough examination by former world number one junior Sebastian Baez before taking his place in the third round of the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner Sails into Third Round
Men’s eleventh seed Jannik Sinner is through to the third round after beating Steve Johnson of USA 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour and 41 minutes.
The Italian Job 🇮🇹@janniksin cruises into the third round, defeating Steve Johnson 6-2 6-4 6-3.#AO2022 • #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/UhV5ZSodoY
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2022
Medvedev Trumps Kyrgios
Daniil Medvedev beats Nick Kyrgios 7-6(1), 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to advance to the third round.
Emma Raducanu Knocked Out
US Open champion Emma Raducanu was knocked out after a 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 loss to Danka Kovinic. That’s make her the fourth seed to fall on the day.
Felix Auger-Aliassime Battles Through
Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime had to dip deep to make the third round at the Australian Open as he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 7-6(4).
Dimitrov, Murray Upset
Grigor Dimitrov and Andy Murray have both been knocked out by unlikely opponents.
Dimitrov lost 4-6, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-7(2) to Frenchman Benoit Paire while Andy Murray lost to qualifier Taro Daniel 4-6, 4-6, 4-6.
Liam Broady on Support for Kyrgios
Tsitsipas Solves the Puzzle
Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Sebastian Baez 7-6(1), 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round.
An age-appropriate signature 😉 @steftsitsipas • #AusOpen • #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/2LuA7JsRKT
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2022
Currently in Action
Men’s Singles:
Steve Johnson vs Jannik Sinner
Women’s Singles:
Simona Halep vs Beatriz Haddad Maia
Alex de Minaur Moves into Third Round
Australian Alex de Minaur had no trouble as he eased into the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Kamil Majchrzak.
Kanepi Wins, Rybakina Gives Walkover
Kaia Kanepi moved into the third round with a 6-2, 7-6(3) win over Marie Bouzkova.
12th seed Elena Rybakina was trailing 4-6, 0-1 against Zhang Shuai when she gave a walkover to the Chinese.
Bautista Agut, Taylor Fritz Advance
Roberto Bautista Agut crushed German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in the second round.
Taylor Fritz bested his fellow American Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(5) to advance to the third round.
A bromance like no other. @Taylor_Fritz97 defeats Frances Tiafoe in a grueling all-American battle 🇺🇸 winning 6-4 6-3 7-6(5)#AusOpen · #AO2022🎥:@wwos · @espn · @eurosport · @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/92v9AKMbzN
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2022
Pablo Andujar went past Alex Molcan 6-4, 7-6(6), 0-6, 6-1.
Pavlyuchenkova, Kasatkina Advance
10th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova eased past Sam Stosur 6-2, 6-2.
25th seed Daria Kasatkina beat Magda Linette 6-2, 6-3.
29th seed Tamara Zidansek registered a 7-6(4), 6-4 win over Heather Watson.
Wilcard Maddison Inglis will make her maiden Grand Slam third round appearance with a 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2.
Aryna Sabalenka Through to Third Round
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka started extremely weakly but raised her level after losing the first set to beat Wang Xinyu 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the third round.
Sabalenka survives 💪
No.2 seed @SabalenkaA digs deep for a 1-6 6-4 6-2 comeback win over Xinyu Wang.#AusOpen · #AO2022🎥: @wwos · @espn · @eurosport · @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/xo6uklNhNq
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2022
Schwartzman Upset, Cilic Enters Third Round
13th seed Argentine Diego Schwartzman was upset by local Christopher O’Connell, losing 6-7(6), 4-6, 4-6.
Marin Cilic advanced with a 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6) win over Norbert Gombos.
Maxime Cassey also made it into the third round beating Tomas Machac 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(5).
Iga Swiatek Marches On
French Open winner Iga Swiatek eased into the third round with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Rebecca Peterson.
31st seed Marketa Vondrousova beat Ludmilla Samsonova 6-2, 7-5.
Danielle Collins registered a 6-4, 6-3 win over Ana Konjuh while Sorana Cirstea advanced into the third round with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Kristina Kucova.
Andrey Rublev Eases Through, Anett Kontaveit Upset
Men’s fifth seed Andrey Rublev had no trouble in crushing Ricardas Berankis 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 to reach the third round.
Dan Evans received a walkover against Arthur Rinderknech while women’s sixth seed Anett Kontaveit was shocked 2-6, 4-6 by Clara Tauson.
Garbine Muguruza Stunned
Third seed Garbine Muguruza was stunned by Alize Cornet in the second round of the Australian Open. Cornet beat Muguruza 6-3, 6-3.
Australian Open 2022 Day 4 Tennis Live Score and Updates
Hello and welcome to News18Sports’ live coverage of the Australian Open. The action in Melbourne has already begun. Today, men’s second seed Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios are in action.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame Sebastian Baez to make the third round. Aryna Sabalenka survived a scare to make the third round. Garbine Muguruza, Anett Kontaveit and Diego Schwartzman were stunned in the second round while Andrey Rublev and Iga Swiatek cruised through. Marin Cilic also advanced in four sets.
In the women’s section, two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep is yet to take the court.
After wild-card entry Andy Murray beat Nikoloz Basilashvili in five sets to win a match at the Australian Open for the first time in five years, the personable Scotsman is aiming to make it two in three days. The five-time runner-up at Melbourne Park plays Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel.
Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev will have a big test against local hope Nick Kyrgios, although it’ll be on Rod Laver Arena rather the mercurial Australian’s preferred John Cain Arena. British qualifier Liam Broady lost to Kyrgios in the first round and he said “it’s the first time I’ve ever walked onto a tennis court and been booed . . . I thought they were going to do it for like 10 minutes (but) they did it for 2 1-2 hours, like every point. It was a zoo out there.”
The Medvedev-Kyrgios match is destined to draw plenty of viewers, including defending Australian Open women’s champion Naomi Osaka. After advancing to the third round, Osaka said watching Kyrgios seemed like a must: “Honestly, now I’m feeling like it’s not an Australian Open if you don’t watch a night match of Kyrgios on John Cain.”
In the women’s draw, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu and 2020 finalist and third-seeded Garbiñe Muguruza are all in action on Day 4.
WEDNESDAY’S KEY RESULTS
Women’s Second Round: No. 1 Ash Barty beat Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 6-1; No. 4 Barbora Krejcikova beat Wang Xiyu 6-2, 6-3, No. 5 Maria Sakkari beat Zheng Qinwen 6-1, 6-4; No. 8 Paula Badosa beat Martina Trevisan 6-0, 6-3; No. 13 Naomi Osaka beat Madison Brengle 6-0, 6-4; No. 15 Elina Svitolina beat Harmony Tan 6-3, 5-7, 5-1, ret.; No. 21 Jessica Pegula beat Bernarda Pera 6-4, 6-4; Amanda Anisimova beat No. 22 Belinda Bencic 6-2, 7-5; No. 24 Victoria Azarenka beat Jil Teichmann 6-1, 6-2.
Men’s Second Round: No. 3 Alexander Zverev beat John Millman 6-4, 6-4, 6-0; No. 6 Rafael Nadal beat Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4; No. 7 Matteo Berrettini beat Stefan Kozlov 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1; Adrian Mannarino beat No. 10 Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-2, 6-3; No. 14 Denis Shapovalov beat Kwon Soon-woo 7-6 (6), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (6), 7-5, 6-2; No. 16 Cristian Garin beat Pedro Martinez 6-7 (1), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2, 6-2; No. 18 Aslan Karatsev beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3; No. 19 Pablo Carreno Busta beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-4; No. 23 Reilly Opelka beat Dominik Koepfer 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (4).
THURSDAY FORECAST
Sunny, high of 29 Celsius (85 Fahrenheit).
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