Taylor Fritz, the highest-seeded American man at the Australian Open, needed just 82 minutes to defeat Cristian Garin on Thursday and advance to the third round.

Alex de Minaur has used his ever-evolving profile to make a difference – including creating his own foundation aimed at helping Australian tennis’ next generation.

Both players completed their matches within 60 seconds of each other, with fourth-seeded Fritz downing Garin within an hour and 22 minutes by 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 while the eight-seeded and local favourite Minaur defeated Boyer in just under two hours by 6-2,

Day three of the Australian Open witnessed several thrilling matches and significant victories. Key highlights included Alex de Minaur's stylish win, Ons Jabeur's smooth progression, and Daniil Medvedev's comeback despite a mid-match meltdown.

Join us live from Melbourne Park for all the action on the third day of main draw play at the 2025 Australian Open.

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate.

Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev smashed his racquet and avoided a huge shock at the Australian Open on Tuesday before joining a rampant Taylor Fritz and veteran Gael Monfils in

Alex de Minaur is embracing the pressure and expectations after copping a devilish draw for the Australian Open in Melbourne. Nick Kyrgios meanwhile has drawn Brit Jacob Fearnley.

Pas d'Alcaraz ni de Djokovic, mais un quart possible face au héros local Alex de Minaur et une demie contre ... puisqu'il sera opposé d'emblée à Gaël Monfils dans un choc générationnel.

Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the seventh day in Melbourne.

The final Aussie hope at Melbourne Park, Alex de Minaur, also takes the court in his toughest test to date against 31st-seed Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, two of the most in-form players in Melbourne this week, French veteran Gael Monfils and fourth seed Taylor Fritz, headline Margaret Court Arena action in the day.

The third round of the Australian Open concludes on Saturday, with several big stars and numerous mouth-watering clashes on the schedule. The day’s action begins with women’s second seed Iga Swiatek taking on Emma Raducanu on Rod Laver Arena.