Several top players, including Belinda Bencic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka, delivered impressive performances in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open.
Bencic Advances after Osaka Retires
Bencic advanced to the Round of 16 after Naomi Osaka retired from their match due to injury. Bencic won the first set 7-6(3) before Osaka, visibly injured, walked off the court. Bencic is aiming for her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since the 2021 US Open.
Alcaraz, Zverev Cruise to Fourth Round
Carlos Alcaraz eased past Nuno Borges 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2, reaching the fourth round for the second time. Alcaraz aims to become the youngest player to achieve a career Grand Slam in men’s singles. Alexander Zverev followed suit with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Jacob Fearnley, setting up a fourth-round clash with either Ugo Humbert or Arthur Fils.
Bopanna and Zhang Win in Mixed Doubles
Rohan Bopanna and Shuai Zhang advanced to the second round of mixed doubles, defeating Ivan Dodig and Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 6-4. They will next face Taylor Townsend and Hugo Nys or Maddison Inglis and Jason Kuber.
Sabalenka Survives Tauson Test
Top-ranked Sabalenka fought past Clara Tauson 7-6(5), 6-4 to reach the Round of 16, extending her unbeaten streak at the Australian Open to 17 matches.
As the tournament progresses, these players continue to impress, promising more thrilling action in the upcoming rounds.
