High Temperatures Fuel Dramatic Comebacks: Wang Xinyu, Iga Swiatek Advance in Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia – In sweltering heat that forced numerous match suspensions, players fought bravely to secure their spots in the Australian Open’s top 16. Despite the challenges, Chinese sensation Wang Xinyu, world No.1 Iga Swiatek, and many other stars shone through, delivering nail-biting victories.
“Chinese Sharapova” Storms into Top 16
Ranked 46th in the world, Wang Xinyu, dubbed the “Chinese Sharapova,” faced Czech Noskova, seeded 13th, in the round of 32. After a long suspension due to high temperatures, Wang Xinyu displayed remarkable resilience, defeating Noskova 7-5, 6-4 in a thrilling encounter. This triumph marks her first-ever appearance in the top 16 of a Grand Slam event.
Next Up: American No. 4 Seed Anisimova
Wang Xinyu will face American No. 4 seed Anisimova in the fourth round, who earlier dispatched teammate Stevens.
Swiatek survives “Beauty Assassin”; Osaka withdraws
World No. 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek overcame a stern test from Russian “beautiful assassin” Karinskaya 6-1, 1-6, 6-1, securing her place in the top 16. Meanwhile, the tournament’s two-time champion and former world No. 1, Naomi Osaka, withdrew due to injury, enabling Australian qualifier Inglis to progress without a fight.
Sinner’s Comeback & Wawrinka’s Farewell
Italy’s world No. 1 Sinner faced cramps and a set down against American player Spitzer before rallying to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. The roof closure in the main stadium coincided with his resurgence, as he recorded his 17th consecutive Australian Open victory and 11th straight Grand Slam win.
Meanwhile, former Swiss champion Stan Wawrinka’s Australian Open “last dance” came to an end, with a hard-fought 6(5)-7, 6-2, 4-6, 4-6 loss to American giant killer Tommy Fritz.
The Road Ahead
- Wang Xinyu vs Anisimova (Cquares)egas Seneg grunnF)
- Iga Swiatek vs Inglis (Rogers Cup 2021 final rematch)
- Jannik Sinner vs Dalphyr (Italian gauche)
Other Notable Results:
- Keys beats Pliskova; Pegula and Mertens advance
- Musetti survives five-setter against Makhach
- Fritz ousts Wawrinka; Shelton cruises past Vasek
FAQ
Q: Which players have advanced to the top 16 in the women’s draw?
A: Wang Xinyu, Iga Swiatek, Swiatek, Keys, Pegula, Mertens, and Inglis
Q: Who are the remaining players in the men’s top 16?
A: Sinner, Fritz, Dalphyr, Musetti, and Shelton
Q: Which seeded players have withdrawn or lost?
A: Osaka (wtd), Noskova (lost), Wawrinka (lost), Spitzer (lost, vs Sinner)
Did you know?
Wang Xinyu was born in Nanning, China, and is the first player from her country to reach the top 16 in a Grand Slam singles event since Li Na at the 2013 Australian Open.
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In the hottest Australian Open day in recent memory, several tennis stars battled through high temperatures and suspensions to secure their spots in the top 16. Chinese sensation Wang Xinyu and world No.1 Iga Swiatek led the way, with memorable victories and dramatic comebacks. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more gripping contests under the lights of Melbourne Park.
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