[29] Sebastian Korda had match points against Novak Djokovic earlier this month. Thus, we know that Korda has game. He took an early lead against [7] Daniil Medvedev; however, we knew Medvedev would fight back. Korda won 7-6(7), 6-3, 7-6(4).
Embed from Getty ImagesCoco Gauff Continues Her Bid For First Major
[7] Coco Gauff made her first major final at the French Open in 2022. She followed that up with a quarterfinal showing at the US Open. Could the Australian Open be where she wins her first major title? Gauff defeated fellow countrywoman, Bernarda Pera, 6-3, 6-2.
Unfortunately, the top two American women still in the draw are both in the same half of the draw. Next up for Gauff is former French Open champion, [17] Jelena Ostapenko. [3] Jessica Pegula continues to be in dominant form. Pegula easily defeated Marta Kostyuk, 6-0, 6-2.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe American Seeds That Lost On Day 5
[10] Madison Keys started off red hot in her match against [24] Victoria Azarenka. However, it was not to be for Keys today, she lost 6-1, 2-6, 1-6. [13] Danielle Collins lost to [22] Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion. Rybakina won 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. [14] Frances Tiafoe was not locked in today. The result, he came up short in his match against [18] Karen Khachanov. The Russian won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(9).
The Other Seeds That Lost On Day 5
[6] Maria Sakkari lost 6-7(3), 6-1, 4-6 to Lin Zhu. Zhu has never gone past the second round of any of the majors. [20] Denis Shapovalov did quite well to even the match after falling behind by two sets. Unfortunately, the effort it took to get back even took a toll. In the end, the 7-6(3), 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 victory went to [10] Hubert Hurkacz.
[28] Francisco Cerundolo lost 1-6, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6 to [6] Felix Auger-Aliassime. Will Auger-Aliassime be the male player to step up at the Australian Open? [11] Cameron Norrie came into the Open in rare form; however, Jiri Lehecka had his number. The twenty-one-year-old Czech player won 6-7(8), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.
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