The ninth day of the Australian Open showcases a lineup of thrilling matches with top players in action. The stage is set for Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Nick Kyrgios as they aim for advancement in the tournament.
Match Schedule for Australian Open Day 9
Here’s a detailed schedule of key matches taking place on January 26:
- Rod Laver Arena: Matches start from 0:30 UK time
- Madison Keys vs. Jessica Pegula
- Lorenzo Musetti vs. Taylor Fritz
- Maddison Inglis vs. Iga Swiatek
- Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud
- Margaret Court Arena: Matches start from 0:30 UK time
- James McCabe & Li Tu vs. Jason Kubler & Marc Polmans
- Guo Hanyu & Kristina Mladenovic vs. Kimberly Birrell & Talia Gibson
- Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens
- Luciano Darderi vs. Jannik Sinner
- John Cain Arena: Matches start from 0:00 UK time
- Asia Muhammad & Erin Routliffe vs. Ena Shibahara & Vera Zvonareva
- Wang Xinyu vs. Amanda Anisimova
- Nick Kyrgios & Leylah Fernandez vs. Anna Danilina & JJ Tracy
- Maya Joint & Matthew Romios vs. Aleksandra Krunic & Mate Pavic
Player Highlights
Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis star, is set to compete against fellow compatriot Luciano Darderi. This match will take place in the night session on Margaret Court Arena. Sinner has made headlines after overcoming a tough third-round match against Eliot Spizzirri, which tested his endurance.
In another notable match, Iga Swiatek will face off against Australian player Maddison Inglis. Swiatek is in search of her first Australian Open title and comes into the match following a challenging victory over Anna Kalinskaya.
Nick Kyrgios and Mixed Doubles
Local favorite Nick Kyrgios will partner with Leylah Fernandez in mixed doubles action. They aim to build on their first-round victory, which showcased their resilience amid a challenging match.
Notable Withdrawals
The tournament faced an unexpected turn with Novak Djokovic receiving a walkover into the quarter-finals. His original opponent, Jakub Mensik, withdrew due to an abdominal injury.
Viewing Options
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