Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov was defeated in straight sets by Marin Cilic in the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Shapovalov, seeded 21st, was the last Canadian player left in the men’s singles competition.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic achieved his 399th Grand Slam win by defeating Francesco Maestrelli 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open. Djokovic is on the brink of becoming the first player to reach 400 Grand Slam victories and is eyeing his 25th Grand Slam title to surpass Ken Rosewall’s record as the oldest man to win a major singles championship in the Open era.
In another remarkable match, 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka became the first man over 40 to reach the third round of a major since Rosewall in 1978. Wawrinka’s victory over Arthur Gea in a 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3) match was the longest of the 2026 tournament. Wawrinka, who plans to retire at the end of the year, will face Taylor Fritz next.
In a tense encounter, Naomi Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea in a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 match at the Australian Open. The match ended with some friction between the players as Cirstea expressed displeasure with Osaka’s on-court behavior. Osaka, a two-time Australian Open winner, addressed the situation and emphasized her focus on playing well.
Defending champion Madison Keys staged a comeback after being down in the second set to defeat Ashlyn Krueger and advance to the third round. Keys, who won her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne last year, expressed confidence in her performance.
The Australian Open saw a record-setting combined day and night crowd, reaching 103,720 attendees. Additionally, a moment of silence was observed to honor the victims of the recent Bondi Beach terror attack, emphasizing the message “Light Will Win.”
The tournament continues with high-profile matches and inspiring performances from top players striving for success on the courts of Melbourne Park.