In a surprising upset at the Australian Open, World No. 1 and top seed Iga Swiatek faced a tough defeat in the third round against Czech teenager Linda Noskova. Swiatek, a four-time grand slam champion, initially seemed in control by winning the first set with a score of 3-6. However, Noskova fought back resiliently, taking the next two sets with scores of 6-3 and 6-4. This marked the 19-year-old Noskova's biggest career win and the most unexpected outcome of the tournament so far.
On a positive note for British tennis, Cameron Norrie, the 19th seed and British No. 1, secured a spot in the fourth round after a noteworthy victory over the 11th seed Casper Ruud. Despite not winning in their three previous encounters, Norrie executed a well-planned attacking strategy, clinching a 6-4, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory in a match lasting just over three hours. This win against Ruud, a three-time grand slam finalist, stands as Norrie's best victory at a major based on opponent ranking.
Looking ahead, the defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are set to continue their campaign in the fourth round as the Australian Open progresses into the middle Sunday of the tournament.
For viewers in the UK, the Australian Open can be watched live on Discovery+ and Eurosport. Eurosport's TV channels will broadcast the action, while Discovery+ offers streaming options with an Entertainment & Sport pass priced at £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
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The Australian Open schedule for Sunday, January 21, includes key matchups at Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena. Notable matches feature Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Amanda Anisimova, Aryna Sabalenka, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The tournament schedule for the Australian Open 2024 outlines upcoming rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the eagerly awaited finals. The prize money for the men's and women's singles winners is set at £1,674,000 (AU $3,150,000), with various increments for runners-up, semi-finalists, and participants in earlier rounds.
As the excitement unfolds at the Australian Open, fans can anticipate thrilling matchups and intense competition in the quest for the prestigious titles.
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