MELBOURNE: Daniil Medvedev on Friday night became the latest title contender to crash out of the men's draw at the Australian Open, but Iga Swiatek led a charge of the women's seeds into the last 16. The American, son of 1998 Australian Open champion Petr Korda, won 7-6 (9/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) as seventh seed Medvedev followed defending champion Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud in exiting in the first week. Korda, who faces 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland next, told Rod Laver Arena: "An unbelievable match. sobbed Zhu, who faces two-time former Melbourne champion Victoria Azarenka next. - 'Bit of a farce' -Off the court, Australian Open chief Craig Tiley insisted there was "no need" to alter the scheduling, despite stinging criticism after the second-latest finish at a Grand Slam ever.

Source: Manila Times January 21, 2023 15:46 UTC