MELBOURNE, Australia — Ten-time Australian open champion Novak Djokovic is on the verge of breaking a new record previously held by Roger Federer after booking his ticket to the third round on Day 5. Last year’s winner Madison Keys also advanced with ease, while Jannik Sinner headlines the night session.
Naomi Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion, will also be contesting her second round match. There is sure to be plenty of intrigue in what she wears to the court, following the social media frenzy she created earlier in the tournament.
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Other notable winners include American duo Ben Shelton and Jess Pegula, while all eyes will be on Australian doubles pair Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, as well as Taylor Fritz, and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek.
Yesterday, women’s world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka responded to criticism from Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova, who claimed all Russian and Belarusian players should be banned from competition. This story will continue to be monitored throughout the tournament.
Stay tuned as ESPN’s team of reporters bring you all the latest news, results, match schedules, and more from Day 5 at the Australian Open.
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