Tennis fans will enjoy some thrilling matches at the 2024 Australian Open. From 32 to 56 matches on Day 2 at Melbourne Park, fans worldwide will have many must-see matches. Top players like Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and others are in the tournament.
Exciting Matches Unfold: Gauff, Tsitsipas, and Osaka Highlight Day 2 at Australian Open
Coco Gauff, the 4th seed, faces Anna Karolina Schmiedlova on Rod Laver Arena to start the day. Since her surprising Wimbledon loss in 2023, Gauff has had great success, but her 2024 performance is uncertain. However, her 5-0 record, including a tough win against Elina Svitolina, says otherwise. Gauff is the favorite to beat Schmiedlova, whom she has defeated before.
Stefanos Tsitsipas faces Matteo Berrettini in a high-profile first-round match at Rod Laver Arena. The 7th seed Tsitsipas hopes to overcome his back issue concerns. He has a 3-0 record versus Berrettini and will be favored if healthy. Meanwhile, 16th-seeded Ben Shelton defends his 2023 win over seasoned Roberto Bautista Agut at 1573 Arena.
Alex de Minaur, the 10th seed, faces Milos Raonic at Rod Laver Arena tonight. De Minaur hopes to continue his 2024 success against Raonic after defeating Novak Djokovic. Canadian five-time Australian Open quarterfinalist is a dangerous opponent. The night session features Naomi Osaka’s anticipated return against Caroline Garcia, the 16th seed, at Rod Laver Arena. Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, returns after a year to expand her motherhood profession.
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Auger-Aliassime vs. Thiem: Epic Showdown to Close Margaret Court Arena
A thrilling match between FĂ©lix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem closes Margaret Court Arena. Both players are seeking to rebuild following losses and promise an exciting battle that might last until dawn. Younger Canadian Thiem, 1-0 against Auger-Aliassime, hopes to use his greater ranking to win.
These matchups feature seasoned champions, rising stars, and the return of a former world number one, giving tennis fans a fascinating start to the Australian Open.