Australian Open: Day Five Highlights

Day five of the Australian Open delivered thrilling upsets, gruelling battles, and standout performances as players vied for a spot in the third round. From shocking victories to commanding wins, fans witnessed a mix of youthful breakthroughs and veteran resilience on a dramatic day of tennis action. Here are the key moments:

1554 – Teenager Tien Shocks Medvedev
American qualifier Learner Tien pulled off a major upset by defeating Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in a gruelling four-hour, 49-minute match. Tien, 19, won 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(8), 1-6, 7-6(7) to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. He will face Frenchman Corentin Moutet next.

1242 – Paolini Eases Past Zarazua
Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, last year’s French Open and Wimbledon finalist, comfortably beat Mexico’s Renata Zarazua 6-2, 6-3. The fourth seed will now play Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, seeded 28th, in the third round.

1128 – Collins Sets Up Keys Clash
Danielle Collins, the 10th seed and former Australian Open finalist, overcame a tough challenge from Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava. Collins won 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2 to secure a third-round match against fellow American Madison Keys, the 19th seed.

1102 – Sinner Defeats Schoolkate
Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame an early setback to beat Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3. Sinner will face American Marcos Giron in the next round.

1044 – Keys Survives Ruse Test
Madison Keys, a former US Open finalist, edged out qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a three-set battle, winning 7-6(1), 2-6, 7-5 to reach the third round.

0959 – Sonego Ends Fonseca’s Run
Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego defeated 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca in a five-set thriller. Sonego triumphed 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to move into the third round.

0941 – Rune Battles Past Berrettini
Holger Rune outlasted Matteo Berrettini in a tense four-set match, winning 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(6). Rune praised his opponent and called it a “huge battle.”

0844 – Tiafoe Stunned by Marozsan
Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan defeated American 17th seed Frances Tiafoe in a five-set match. Marozsan won 6-7(3), 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the third round.

0812 – Svitolina Cruises Past Dolehide
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, the 28th seed, eased into the third round with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over American Caroline Dolehide.

0545 – Haddad Maia Beats Andreeva
Brazil’s 15th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia defeated Russian Erika Andreeva 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round for the second consecutive year.

0405 – Monfils Marches On
France’s Gael Monfils, at 38, continued his impressive run by beating Germany’s Daniel Altmaier 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(3).

0254 – Navarro Overcomes Wang
American Emma Navarro battled past China’s Wang Xiyu 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to secure her spot in the third round.

0208 – Raducanu Knocks Out Anisimova
Emma Raducanu defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-5 to reach the third round at Melbourne Park for the first time. Raducanu, 22, will next face second seed Iga Swiatek.

0135 – Kasatkina Storms Past Wang
Russian ninth seed Daria Kasatkina cruised to a 6-2, 6-0 victory over China’s Wang Yafan.