Karolina Pliskova became the highest seed to exit the women's singles in MelbourneWorld No 2 Karolina Pliskova joined the list of seeds to exit the Australian Open at the third round after a straight-sets defeat to Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova won two junior Grand Slam titles, including at the Australian Open in 2006"It hasn't sunk in yet. The 28-year-old will next meet three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber in the fourth round after the German defeated Italy's Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 6-3. Former world No 1 Garbine Muguruza easily overcame fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-2 to reach the fourth round. The 24-year-old, who is yet to progress past the fourth round at a Grand Slam, will meet 18-year-old Pole Iga Swiatek after she overcame 19th seed Donna Vekic 7-5 6-3.

Source: Sky sports January 25, 2020 07:08 UTC