- Updates from the day session of the tennis at Melbourne Park
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Barty and Gavrilova (Ash and Dash in case you weren’t aware) are out on court, warming up. Gavrilova is on her way back from injury, but Barty spoke before the match of the challenge she faces today.
“It will be a challenge,” Barty said. “I’ll enjoy it – I always enjoy testing myself against other Aussies.”
It’s not just about Barty today, of course. Up after this one on centre are Stefanos Tsitsipas and Thanasi Kokkinakis in a match-up sure to capture the local imagination (particularly in Melbourne’s Greek community). Then Coco Gauff plays fifth seed Elina Svitolina first up in the night session, followed by Rafael Nadal’s big win over Michael Mmoh. Sofia Kenin and Daniil Medvedev are also in action, along with a host of local hopes, including Alex De Minaur, Sam Stosur and Alexei Popyrin.
Written by Mike Hytner
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