MELBOURNE : French wildcard Arthur Cazaux reached the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday and warned his future opponents that whatever else happens in their matches, they will know they have been in a fight. Having played the likes of Rune, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Arthur Fils as a junior, Cazaux said he does not feel any pressure on court. He attributes his rocket of a serve, which earned him 18 aces in the second round against eighth seed Rune and another 14 in his shorter match against Griekspoor, to playing handball. "I did seven years of handball in a good team, so during all of my childhood, I shot every day. I know I can improve on my serve, but it's a big strength, yes."

Source: Punch January 20, 2024 14:25 UTC