The fourth day of the Australian Open 2026 showcased remarkable performances across the men’s and women’s singles draws. American Learner Tien made headlines by advancing to the third round. Last year, Tien, then ranked No. 121, shocked many by defeating three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev. His victory came in a dramatic tiebreak late at night. At just 20 years old, Tien is now ranked No. 29 and seeded 25th.
Highlights from Day 4
- Learner Tien: Defeated Alexander Shevchenko with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-1, 6-0.
- Next Match: Tien will face Portugal’s Nuno Borges.
Top Players Shine
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz also advanced, defeating Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2. Alcaraz will play Frenchman Corentin Moutet next. Alcaraz has been spending his off days playing golf with Roger Federer, admiring the Swiss player’s skills.
Two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run. She overpowered Chinese qualifier Zhuoxuan Bai 6-3, 6-1. With 45 wins out of her last 50 sets at the Australian Open, she remains a formidable contender. However, Emma Raducanu’s exit from the tournament is notable. She lost to Anastasia Potapova 7-6(3), 6-2, becoming the only seeded woman eliminated on Day 4.
Women’s Draw Developments
- Coco Gauff: Advanced with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Olga Danilovic.
- Mirra Andreeva: Dominated Maria Sakkari, winning 6-0, 6-4.
- Elina Svitolina: Maintained her winning streak with a 7-5, 6-1 success against Linda Klimovicova.
- Victoria Mboko: Defeated Caty McNally 6-4, 6-3.
- Jasmine Paolini: Survived a rain-interrupted match against Magdalena Frech.
Men’s Draw Progress
On the men’s side, Alex De Minaur faced a challenging match but overcame Hamad Medjedovic 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. De Minaur is set for a third-round showdown against Frances Tiafoe.
Alexander Bublik, recently entered the ATP top 10, continued his perfect streak by defeating Marton Fucsovics 7-5, 6-4, 7-5. Bublik is now six for six this season.
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Andrey Rublev all pushed through their matches in four sets. Rublev shared his recovery formula, emphasizing rest and coffee after a notable win over Jaime Faria.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had a monumental match, advancing past Reilly Opelka in a nail-biting encounter that extended to five sets. His next opponent will be Tommy Paul.
Conclusion
Day 4 of the Australian Open 2026 not only highlighted rising stars like Learner Tien but also showcased established champions like Alcaraz and Sabalenka. As the tournament progresses, the competition continues to heat up, promising more exciting matches in the days ahead.
