Cameron Norrie is the last of seven British singles players remaining at the Australian Open. Photo: Getty Images/Will Murray
Cameron Norrie is the last Briton standing and will play 11th seed Casper Ruud for a place in the last 16.
Norrie and Ruud have not played each other since 2022, but in all three cases they had previously met Norrie. lost to the Norwegian twice in straight sets.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will take on China's rising star Juncheng Shan in the afternoon session at Rod Laver Arena.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek is riding high on an 18-match winning streak, having recently defeated challenging Danielle Collins. The world number one will meet Czech Linda Noskova in the third round.
The afternoon session at Margaret Court will feature two WTA Tour heavyweights. Two-time Melbourne champion Victoria Azerenko will face 11th seeded 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
As night falls, Daniil Medvedev faces Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 27th seed and last year's quarterfinalist.
What is the order of play on Saturday?
(all times GMT)
Rod Laver Arena
From 1:00:(12) Zheng Quyingwen (China) vs. Wang Yafan (China), (2) Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) vs. Juncheng Shang (China)
From 8 am: (1) Iga Swiatek (Poland) vs. Linda Noskova (Czech Republic), (6) Alexander Zverev (Germany) vs. Alex Michelsen (USA)
Arena Margaret Court
From 1 a.m.:< /strong> (14) Tommy Paul (USA) vs. Miomir Kecmanovic (Series), (11) Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) vs. (18) Victoria Azarenka (Belgium)
< strong>From 8 am:( 3) Daniil Medvedev (Russia) vs. (27) Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada), (19) Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) vs. Victoria Golubich (Switzerland)
John Cain Arena
From 12:00: (27) Emma Navarro (USA) – Dayana Yastremska (Ukraine), (9) Hubert Hurkacz (Poland) – (21) Hugo Humbert (France), (11) Casper Ruud (Nore) vs (19) Cameron Norrie (Great Britain)
Kia Arena
From 12:00: > Sloane Stephens (USA) v Anna Kalinskaya (Russia), (26) Jasmine Paolini (Ita) v Anna Blinkova (Russia), (13) Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) v Nuno Borges (Por)
< strong>Arena 1573
From 12:00:Lloyd Glasspool (Great Britain)&(11) Jean-Julien Roger (Ned) v Andre Goransson (Sweden) & Albano Olivetti (Fra), Max Purcell & Jordan Thompson (Australia) – Hugo Nees (Monday) & (7) Jan Zielinski (Poland), Marcel Granollers (Spain) & Horacio Ceballos (Arg) vs. Andreas Mies (Germany) & John-Patrick Smith (Australia), Destani Iowa & Maddison Inglis (Australia) – Storm Hunter (Australia) & (3) Katerina Sinyakova (Czech Republic), Lyudmila Samsonova (Russia) & Andrea Vavassori (Ita) v Daria Saville & Luke Saville (Australia)
Court 3
From 2am:Yannick Hanfmann & Dominik Köpfer (Germany) v Rinki Hijikata & (16) Jason Kubler (Australia), Ocean Dodin (Fra) vs. Clara Burel (Fra), Arthur Caso (Fra) vs. (28) Tallon Grickspoor (Ned), Sarah Errani & Jasmine Paolini (Ita) v Shuko Aoyama (Japan) & Alexandra Krunic (Serbia)
When will the Australian Open final take place?
The women's final will take place on Saturday, January 27. The men's final will take place the following day: January 28.
How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the UK
In the UK, Eurosport has the rights to broadcast live from Melbourne and will show 260 hours of tennis. Watch on Discovery+, Entertainment & The Sport pass costs £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
Nick Kyrgios will be part of Eurosport's English-language commentary team this year and will be one of the highlights of the live camera coverage from the commentary booth. Kyrgios will be joined in Australia by hosts John McEnroe, Barbara Schett and Laura Robson, and from the London studio by new host Rachel Stringer.
How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the US
ESPN has the rights to broadcast the tournament.
Who are the defending champions?
Last year, Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title. for a record 10th time after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Aryna Sabalenka won her first Grand Slam women's singles title by defeating Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Latest odds to win the men's title< ul>
Win the women's title
- Iga Swiatek 21/10
- Aryna Sabalenka 7/2
- Coco Gauff 13/4
- Mirra Andreeva 14/1
Which British players are participating?
In the men's draw, Andy Murray and Dan Evans lost in the first round, and Jack Draper was knocked out in the second round. Cameron Norrie is the last British player remaining.
Among the women, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter advanced to the second round but failed to advance to the third. Jodie Burrage was knocked out in the first round.
When did the Australian Open start?
The tournament started on Sunday, January 14. It was the first Sunday start in the history of the tournament.
What is the prize money for the Australian Open?
The total prize money for this year's Australian Open is up a record 13 percent from 2023: 46.3 million pounds sterling will be divided between the participants, with each winner taking home 1.68 million pounds sterling.
“We have increased the prize fund. in every round of the Australian Open, with the biggest increases in qualifying and the opening rounds of singles and doubles,” Tiley said. “We want to ensure that Australia remains the launch pad for the global tennis season and that players and their teams have everything they need to help them perform at their best and continue to enjoy a happy tournament.”
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