As the Australian Open 2024 enters Day 9, tennis enthusiasts can brace themselves for a thrilling lineup featuring the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and Victoria Azarenka. Additionally, India’s Rohan Bopanna, alongside partner Mathew Ebden, is set to face a challenging encounter as they eye a quarter-final berth.
Bopanna and Ebden, aiming for a deep run in Melbourne, are scheduled to take on 14th seeds Nikola Mektic and Wesley Koolhoof at the Kia Arena, with the match expected to commence not before 8:30 am IST on Monday.
Alcaraz Faces a Serbian Test:
Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.2 and reigning Wimbledon champion, looks to extend his impressive form against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic. Anticipating a tough battle based on their previous encounter at the 2022 Miami Open, Alcaraz is prepared for a competitive showdown against Kecmanovic, who eliminated 14th seed Tommy Paul in the third round.
Other Notable Matches:
- Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka opens proceedings against qualifier Dayana Yastremska, leveraging her experience against the former world No.20.
- Third seed Daniil Medvedev faces Portugal’s Nuno Borges, who caused an upset by defeating Grigor Dimitrov in the previous round.
- Ukrainian Elina Svitolina takes on Czech teenager Linda Noskova, while Cameron Norrie and Alexander Zverev clash in a fourth-round contest.
Order of Play on Monday, January 22:
Rod Laver Arena:
- Day Session (From 12 pm local time):
- Victoria Azarenka vs. Dayana Yastremska
- Nuno Borges vs. Daniil Medvedev
- Night Session (From 7 pm local time):
- Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
- Zheng Qinwen vs. Oceane Dodin
Margaret Court Arena:
- Linda Noskova vs. Elina Svitolina
- Alexander Zverev vs. Cameron Norrie
John Cain Arena:
- Arthur Cazaux vs. Hubert Hurkacz
- Jasmine Paolini vs. Anna Kalinskaya
As the action unfolds on Day 9, Melbourne Park promises tennis enthusiasts an array of gripping matches and potential upsets.
