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Australian Open Day 4: Djokovic, Zverev, Alcaraz Advance; Ruud Crashes Out

Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz all made moves to the third round of the Australian Open 2025 competition on Wednesday, January 15. The Serb beat Jamie Faria 6-1, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2, while Zverev put on an absolute masterclass, beating Pedro Martinez 6-1,6-4, 6-1. Earlier on Alcaraz bagelled, breadsticked and beat Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the next stage, while Casper Ruud crashed out after a tough four-set battle against Jakub Mensik.

Aryna Sabalenka Australian Open tennis championship
Australian Open 2025 Day 4 | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Aryna Sabalenka Australian Open 2025 Day 4
Australian Open tennis championship | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Aryna Sabalenka, left, of Belarus is congratulated by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open tennis championship
Australian Open 2025 Day 4 | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand return to Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open
Australian Open Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves to Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Jessica Bouzas Australian Open Tennis
Australian Open tennis championship | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain plays a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Jessica Bouzas Australian Open Tennis
Australian Open 2025 Day 4 Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain plays a forehand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Zheng Qinwen Australian Open tennis championship
Australian Open Tennis | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Zheng Qinwen of China plays a forehand return to Laura Siegemund of Germany during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Laura Siegemund Australian Open 2025 Day 4
Australian Open tennis championship Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Laura Siegemund of Germany plays a backhand return to Zheng Qinwen of China during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Zheng Qinwen Australian Open Tennis
Australian Open tennis championship Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Zheng Qinwen of China plays a backhand return to Laura Siegemund of Germany during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Laura Siegemund Australian Open tennis championship
Australian Open 2025 Day 4 Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Laura Siegemund of Germany plays a forehand return to Zheng Qinwen of China during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Novak Djokovic vs Jaime Faria
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Jaime Faria | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Jaime Faria of Portugal in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025: Diana Shnaider vs Ajla Tomljanovic
Australian Open 2025: Diana Shnaider reacts after defeating Ajla Tomljanovic | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Diana Shnaider of Russia reacts after defeating Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Jessica Pegula  celebrates after defeating Elise Mertens
Australian Open 2025: Jessica Pegula celebrates after defeating Elise Mertens | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Elise Mertens of Belgium in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Naomi Osaka vs Karolina Muchova
Australian Open 2025: Naomi Osaka reacts after winning a point against Karolina Muchova | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Yoshihito Nishioka
Australian Open 2025: | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain waves after defeating Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Tomas Machac vs Reilly Opelka
Australian Open 2025: Tomas Machac celebrates after defeating Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic celebrates after defeating Reilly Opelka of the U.S. in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Novak Djokovic vs Jaime Faria
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Jaime Faria | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Jaime Faria of Portugal during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Leylah Fernandez vs Cristina Bucsa
Australian Open 2025: Leylah Fernandez celebrates after defeating Cristina Bucsa | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Leylah Fernandez of Canada celebrates after defeating Cristina Bucsa of Spain in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Casper Ruud vs Jakub Mensik
Australian Open 2025: Casper Ruud walks onto court for his match against Jakub Mensik | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Casper Ruud of Norway walks onto court for his second round match against Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship 2025 - Sebastian Korda vs Aleksandar Vukic
Australian Open 2025: Sebastian Korda plays a backhand return to Aleksandar Vukic | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Sebastian Korda of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Aleksandar Vukic of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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