Australian Open 2024

Australian Open 2024: Upsets and Surprises, Swiatek Upset, Alcaraz won with his Best

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The Australian Open 2024 has seen several unexpected upsets so far, with Iga Swiatek among the top seeds to fall. After winning the first set, she faced a tough challenge in the second and third, ultimately losing the match 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Swiatek acknowledged feeling in control early on but credited her opponent’s strong play for the turnaround.

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Iga Swiatek Upset: Australian Open 2024

Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek
  • Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the Australian Open 2024.
  • Lost in the third-round match against Czech teenager Linda Noskova.
  • Swiatek’s 18-match unbeaten run comes to an end.
  • Swiatek won the first set but went down 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
  • Swiatek expressed feeling in control until being broken in the second set.

Carlos Alcaraz Dominance

Carlos Alcaraz Dominates
Alcaraz Dominates
  • Carlos Alcaraz, the men’s world number two, showcased impressive form.
  • Faced Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng in a one-sided match.
  • The match lasted only 66 minutes.
  • Alcaraz was leading 6-1, 6-1, 1-0 when Shang had to retire due to injury.

Title Race:

  • Alcaraz is vying with Djokovic for the number-one ranking.
  • Possibility of a Djokovic vs. Alcaraz final as a straight shootout for the top spot.

Alcaraz’s Perspective:

  • Alcaraz, who missed last year’s Australian Open, expressed mixed feelings about Shang’s injury.
  • It’s the first time he has moved to the second week in Australia, and it feels special.

Medvedev’s Victory:

  • Third seed Daniil Medvedev, after a late finish in the second round, beat Felix Auger-Aliassime.
  • Admitted not feeling fresh and 100 percent.
  • Faces Portugal’s Nuno Borges in the next round.

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Portuguese Achievement:

  • Nuno Borges, beating 13th seed Grigor Dimitrov, becomes the first Portuguese player in the Open Era to reach the round of 16 at the Australian Open.

Other Men’s Results:

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos-Alcaraz
  • Wins for ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz and 19th seed Cameron Norrie.
  • Norrie to face sixth-ranked Alexander Zverev in the next round.

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Women’s Draw:

  • Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka rallied past Jelena Ostapenko.
  • Azarenka faces Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska in the next round.

Zheng Qinwen’s Inspiration:

  • Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen was inspired by Li Na’s 2014 win.
  • Zheng Qinwen beat compatriot Wang Yafan in a tough match.

Australian Open Day 4 Highlights

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic
  • Alcaraz dominates Shang: 20-year-old Alcaraz cruises to the last 16 after Shang retires injured. He faces Kecmanovic next.
  • Djokovic vs. Alcaraz showdown looms: Both are in contention for #1 ranking if they reach the final.
  • Medvedev survives after a late finish and defeats Auger-Aliassime but admits to fatigue. Faces Borges next.
  • Norrie upsets Ruud: 19th seed downs 11th seed, will play Zverev in the next round.
  • Azarenka makes comeback: Wins last five games to beat Ostapenko, faces Yastremska next.
  • Zheng Qinwen inspired by Li Na: Reaches Round 4 after a tight three-set battle against Wang Yafan.

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