Which Australians are playing today?
There are 12 Aussie players hitting the court on day two (all times AEDT):
Zeynep Sönmez vs Talia Gibson (WC) from 11am on Court 3, followed by James Duckworth vs Dominic Stricker. Greet Minnen vs Destanee Aiava (Q) is the final match of the day on Court 3.Ashlyn Krueger vs Ajla Tomljanović (WC) from 11:30am on Margaret Court Arena, followed Jordan Thompson (27) vs Dominik Koepfer (Q).Jessica Pegula (7) vs Maya Joint (WC) from 4pm on John Cain Arena. Nick Kyrgios vs Jacob Fearnley from 6pm.Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Roman Safiullin is third on Kia Arena, with Tommy Paul (12) vs Christopher O’Connell immediately after.James McCabe (WC) vs Martin Lanaluce (Q) is second on Court 6.Taro Daniel vs Tristan Schoolkate (WC) third on Court 7.Aleksandar Vukic vs Damir Dzumhur not before 1:30pm on Court 13.
The first Australian is on court for day two
Wildcard Talia Gibson is out on the blue alongside Turkish world number 94 Zeynep Sönmez.
Twenty-year-old Gibson is playing her second slam, hoping to get out of the first round for the first time.
13m agoSun 12 Jan 2025 at 11:51pm
The first players on court today
Action on Margaret Court Arena doesn’t start until 11:30am AEDT, but elsewhere the play kicks off at 11am.
Here’s who’s starting us off:
John Cain Arena: Stefanos Tsitsipas (11) vs Alex MichelsenKia Arena: Diana Shnaider (12) vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto1573 Arena: Frances Tiafoe (17) vs Arthur RinderknechCourt 3: Zeynep Sönmez vs Talia Gibson (Aus-WC)Court 5: Alejandro Tabilo (23) vs Roberto Carballes BaenaCourt 6: Moyuka Uchijima vs Magda LinetteCourt 7: Liudmila Samsonova (25) vs Kamilla RakhimovaCourt 8: Rebecca Sramkova vs Katie VolynetsCourt 12: Jakub Mensik vs Nikoloz Basilashvili (Q)Court 13: Jodie Burrage vs Leolia Jeanjean (Q)Court 14: Arantxa Rus vs Olga DanilovicCourt 15: Laura Siegemund vs Hailey Baptiste
21m agoSun 12 Jan 2025 at 11:43pm
Today’s ABC Tennis Podcast
Lauren Bordin had a quick glance back at day one and a long look forward at a massive day of matches on day two.
24m agoSun 12 Jan 2025 at 11:40pm
The Rod Laver schedule
This centre court schedule is absolutely STACKED.
45m agoSun 12 Jan 2025 at 11:19pm
Day two at Melbourne Park
Hello and welcome to the second day of the main draw of the Australian Open, and there are massive names in action everywhere you look.
We’ve got Coco Gauff playing 2020 winner Sofia Kenin in the Rod Laver Arena opener, followed by defending champion Jannik Sinner, and former winners Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka.
Twelve Australians will also hit the court, with Ajla Tomljanovic in the early slot and Nick Kyrgios closing out the day.
