Alex de Minaur will be the main attraction on day three of the Australian Open, leading Australian hopes as doubles matches commence at Melbourne Park. The lineup includes seven other Australians in action, with the doubles tournaments officially beginning.
Nick Kyrgios indicated that he may have competed in his final Australian Open singles match, following a disappointing exit against Scotland’s Jacob Fearnley. Kyrgios, returning from a wrist injury, stated post-match that it was unlikely he would play singles again at the Open, emphasizing his desire to savor each moment on the court.
Australia’s Kim Birrell faces a challenging contest against Anna Kalinskaya, seeded 13th, while Alex de Minaur is set to compete against Botic van de Zandschulp in the evening session. The day’s schedule at Rod Laver Arena also features Daniil Medvedev, alongside several doubles matches.
In other events, Alexei Popyrin and Rinky Hijikata will also see action later today in their respective matches. As the tournament progresses, the excitement at Melbourne Park continues to build, drawing in fans both for the thrilling singles matches and burgeoning doubles encounters.