Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz picked up wins Wednesday to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm. That is, everywhere except Australia. But this year, that could change.

Four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said he was "really, really happy" with his form after an ominous display of strength at the Australian Open on Wednesday to sprint into the third round.

Coco Gauff stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 by moving into the third round at the Australian Open with a victory over Jodie Burrage.

No. 3 seed Coco Gauff able to "step up my level" at the right time to dispatch Jodie Burrage in second round at Melbourne.

Australian Open is showcasing a crop of young men's players who are better equipped for the changes in tennis than their elders.

“The AO is something that connects really well with New Balance because the mix of sport and culture they have is incredible,” Evan Zeder, New Balance director of global sports marketing for tennis, tells me. “I think the AO is a perfect mix and it is just a big party.”

Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open on Wednesday (all times GMT): 1257 PAUL DEFEATS NISHIKORI Former semi-finalist and American 12th seed Tommy Paul survived a first-set scare to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-7(3) 6-0 6-3 6-1,

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