Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Tomljanovic, Thompson lead Aussies on day four; Sabalenka, Gauff, Djokovic, Alcaraz in action
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic are scheduled to play their second-round matches during the day session at Rod Laver Arena.
The top-ranked Sabalenka takes on Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the day four opener at 11.30am AEDT.
Novak Djokovic is all focus during his practice.Credit: Eddie Jim
Djokovic’s quest for a 25th grand slam title continues with a match against 21-year-old qualifier Jaime Faria of Portugal, starting some time after 2pm.
“Playing against the greatest of all time will be a unique experience,” Faria said.
Carlos Alcaraz, who won two grand slam singles titles last year, is featured in the second match at Margaret Court Arena, playing Yoshihito Nishioka.
Coco Gauff, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, is scheduled to face Jodie Anna Burrage at night in Rod Laver at 7pm.
That will be followed by second-seeded Alexander Zverev’s match against Pedro Martinez.
Also, four-time major winner Naomi Osaka faces 2023 French Open runner-up Karolína Muchová in an afternoon match on Kia Arena.
AP
