Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.
Oliver Caffrey
The two-time champion’s bombshell withdrawal gives the local hope a free passage into the round of 16.
Ben Sutton
Extreme heat in Melbourne has forced Australian Open organisers to suspend matches on outside courts and to close the roofs on show courts.
Anna Harrington
Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome an almighty fright to dramatically move into the Australian Open's last 16 in Melbourne's heatwave.
Darren Walton
The defending champion’s body completely shut down as the extreme heat wreaked havoc.
Teen sensation Victoria Mboko will face world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open fourth round and can't wait for the challenge.
A big menacing nemesis stands in the way of Alex de Minaur and a second straight Australian Open quarter-final appearance at Melbourne Park.
World No.6 Jessica Pegula will face defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth-round blockbuster after cruising into the last 16.
High temperatures will keep officials and players on high alert at Melbourne Park as an Australian qualifier hopes to continue her dream run on the main stage.
Allanah Sciberras
Alex de Minaur has ticked off a rare achievement in downing Frances Tiafoe to progress to the fourth round of the Australian Open for a fifth-straight year.
‘Finish-line pressure’ was real for the home hero in a tense conclusion.
Glenn Valencich
Nick Kyrgios is into the Australian Open mixed doubles second round with Leylah Fernandez after the pair survived three match points in their opening clash.
Shayne Hope
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva has won through to the Australian Open fourth round, but slammed the behaviour of the Kia Arena crowd in the process.
Another straight-sets victory has thrust world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz into a clash with American Tommy Paul, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev has narrowly avoided suffering a first-week exit at Melbourne Park for the second year running.
Darren Walton and Anna Harrington
WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.
Teenager Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and will meet world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Coco Gauff also made the last 16.
Anna Harrington and Shayne Hope
‘Two decades and a few dusty plates. All just feels like a waste of time.’
Naomi Osaka wouldn't elaborate on her injury concern against Sorana Cirstea -- and is also keeping quiet on what her next fashion statement will be.
American showman Frances Tiafoe will play the villain in a third-round battle with home hero Alex de Minaur as the pair eye the Australian Open's second week.
Thanasi Kokkinakis faces another extended stint on the sidelines amid serious concerns over a shoulder injury that flared up again during the Australian Open.
Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans were too strong for injured fan-favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in their Australian Open first-round doubles clash.
Naomi Osaka wore a stripped-down version of her eye-catching outfit as she made the Australian Open third round, but had a frosty exchange with Sorana Cirstea.
Perth’s Maddison Inglis has equalled her best Australian Open showing - and could be set for a showdown with four-time major-winner Naomi Osaka after winning through to the third round.
Ben Smith
