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Nick Kyrgios and Daniil Medvedev will square off early Thursday morning in the most anticipated match of the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2022.
Nick Kyrgios has lost five matches in a row on hard courts towards the end of 2021, but registered his first victory of 2022 against Liam Broady in the opening round of the Australian Open 2022. Last year, Kyrgios has suffered a dramatic 3-2 loss against Dominic Thiem here in Melbourne, despite being two sets up.
Kyrgios wasn't able to compete at the Sydney International after testing positive for COVID-19, but he looked sharp in the opening round against Broady. Nick prevailed in straight sets and delighted the crowd with his usual trick shots.
Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev managed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Laaksonen in the opening round, although he needed a tiebreaker in the third set. The Russian is currently on a four-match winning streak on hard courts while dropping just one set in the process.
As we previously mentioned, Daniil had an impressive 2021 during which he managed to win his first Grand Slam title at the US Open. He is now the favourite to win the Australian Open after Djokovic's departure.
We expect an entertaining match with Over 3.5 Sets at odds of 19/20 with Bet365.
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Former World No. 1 Andy Murray will go toe-to-toe with Taro Daniel in the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2022 on Thursday at 06.30am (UK Time).
Andy Murray continued his excellent start of the year, having won five of his seven matches in 2022. Andy is now preparing for the second round of the Australian Open 2022 after a five-set thriller against Basilashvili. This was actually Murray's first at the Australian Open since 2017.
Although Andy has never won the Australian Open, he still managed to reach the final of this Grand Slam five times. The Brit has come a long way in the last 12 months and he looks ready for the challenge.
Meanwhile, Taro Daniel has been in excellent form in this early stage of 2022, having won seven of his eight matches on hard courts. Taro is yet to drop a single game at the Australian Open 2022 after four matches, including qualifiers.
The Japanese has never reached the second round of a Grand Slam in his career, but this seems a good opportunity as he is in great form at the moment.
Andy Murray is heavy favourite ahead of this tie, but our prediction is Over 3.5 Sets at odds of 8/11 with Bet365.
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Emma Raducanu will be looking for a place in the 3rd round at the Australian Open for the first time in her career when she takes on Danka Kovinic on Thursday at 08.00am (UK Time).
Danka Kovinic has been struggling for consistency towards the end of 2021 and her recent results were far from good. She has lost 11 of her last 15 matches on hard courts, including three defeats in this early stage of 2022.
After two consecutive defeats against out-of-form opponents such as Watson and Inglis in Melbourne and Adelaide, Danka has finally managed to get a win. The Montenegrin played a 189-minute marathon to defeat the qualifier Jang Su Jeon in three sets.
It is also worth mentioning that Danka is yet to win a WTA title and has never reached the 3rd round of any Grand Slam.
It has been a while since Emma Raducanu's fairytale run at the US Open where she managed to lift the crown as a qualifier. Emma has been inconsistent ever since, having been knocked out in the opening round at Indian Wells, 3rd round at Cluj Napoca, first round at Linz and Sydney.
However, we must say that Emma looked pretty solid in the opening round of the Australian Open 2022. She met a former US Open champion in the shape of Sloane Stephens and managed to get a three-set victory in 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Our prediction for this matchup is Under 19.5 Games at odds of 9/10 with Bet365.
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World No. 3 Garbine Muguruza will take on Alize Cornet in the second round of the Australian Open 2022 on Thursday at 12.00am (UK Time).
Garbine Muguruza did well to finish 2021 in the top 5 WTA after some excellent results. The Spaniard did well to reach five singles finals while winning three in the process. She managed to win the WTA 1000 title in Dubai and ended the year with a trophy at the WTA Finals.
Garbine was a finalist at the Australian Open back in 2020 and she also looked great last year. For those who can't remember anymore, she had two match points against Naomi Osaka in the 4th round, but couldn't clinch the tie.
This year, the Spaniard began her Australian Open adventure with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Clara Burel.
Meanwhile, Alize Cornet has lost the opening two matches of the year but did well to get back to winning ways with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Viktoriya Tomova.
The Frenchman hasn't been in great form over the past 12 months, with her best result during this term being a runner-up finish in WTA 250 Chicago. Alize has claimed consecutive main draw victories just on five occasions last year.
Garbine Muguruza is the in-form player in this tie and our prediction is 2-0 at sets for the Spaniard at odds of 1/2 with Bet365.
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Alexander Zverev sailed through to the Australian Open third round with a commanding straight-sets victory over John Millman.
The Olympic gold medallist resumed his quest for a maiden Slam by comprehensively sweeping the home favourite aside 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 on Laver.
In the absence of nine-time champion Novak Djokovic, Zverev will climb to the top of the ATP rankings should he go all the way at Melbourne Park this fortnight.
A semi-finalist here two years ago, the third seed is yet to drop a set after wrapping up victory in just under two hours, hitting 14 aces along the way.
Like Zverev, Rafael Nadal has also reeled off six sets without reply after putting Yannick Hanfmann to the sword 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.
Champion here in 2009, the sixth seed is the only former winner in the men's draw this year as he seeks a record-breaking 21st Slam.
Top seed Ashleigh Barty has dropped just three games in her opening two matches; the home favourite breezing past Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 6-1.
Reigning champion Naomi Osaka also made it four sets without reply as the two-time winner saw off Madison Brengle 6-0, 6-4.
The same can be said of Barbora Krejcikova and Maria Sakkari. French Open winner Krejcikova overcame Wang Xiyu 6-2, 6-3, as two-time Slam semi-finalist Sakkari was a 6-1, 6-4 victor against Zhang Qinwen.
Elsewhere, Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini beat Stefan Kozlov 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, while Denis Shapovalov and Cristian Garin required deciding sets to see off Kwon Soon-woo and Pedro Martinez respectively.
Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka defeated Jil Teichmann in straight sets, with eighth seed Paula Badosa repeating the feat against Martina Trevisan.
Although, there was no joy for Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who lost 2-6, 7-5 to Amanda Anisimova, while Wimbledon semi-finalist Hubert Hurkacz was also ousted in straight sets by Adrian Mannarino.
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Australian Open 2022 Results
Wednesday January 19
ROD LAVER ARENA (12am onwards)
Martina Trevisan (ITA) 0-6, 3-6 Paula Badosa (ESP)
Ashleigh Barty (AUS) 6-1, 6-1 Lucia Bronzetti (ITA)
Yannick Hanfmann (GER) 2-6, 3-6, 4-6 Rafael Nadal (ESP)
Madison Brengle (USA) 0-6, 4-6 Naomi Osaka (JAP)
Alexander Zverev (GER) 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 John Millman (AUS)
MARGARET COURT ARENA
Harmony Tan (FRA) 3-6, 7-5, 1-5 (Tan ret) v Elina Svitolina (UKR)
Soonwoo Kwon (KOR) 6(6)-7, 7-6(3), 7-6(6), 5-7, 2-6 Denis Shapovalov (CAN)
Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) 6-2, 6-3 Xiyu Wang (CHN)
Qinwen Zheng (CHN) 1-6, 4-6 Maria Sakkari (GRC)
Gael Monfils (FRA) 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
JOHN CAIN ARENA
Camila Giorgi (ITA) 6-2, 7-6 Tereza Martincova (CZE)
Madison Keys (USA) 6-2, 7-5 Jaqueline Cristian (ROM)
Stefan Kozlov (USA) 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 1-6 Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 4-6, 2-6, 3-6 Adrian Mannarino (FRA)
KIA ARENA
Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6-1, 6-2 Jil Teichman (SUI)
Tallon Griekspoor (NLD) 3-6, 7-6(6), 6(3)-7, 6-3, 4-6 Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP)
Belinda Bencic (SUI) 2-6, 5-7 Amanda Anisimova (USA)
Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 6-3, 2-6, 2-6, 3-6 Aslan Karatsev (RUS)
Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP) 6(5)-7, 3-6 Marta Kostyuk (UKR)
Bernarda Pera (USA) 4-6, 4-6 Jessica Pegula (USA)
Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 6-2, 6-1, 7-5 Dusan Lajovic (CRO)
Pedro Martinez (ESP) 7-6(1), 6(4)-7, 6-2, 2-6, 2-6 Cristian Garin (CHI)
Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 Oscar Otte (GER)
Alison Riske (USA) 6-4, 2-6, 4-6 Jelena Ostapenko (LAT)
Radu Albot (MOL) 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-4 Aleksander Vukic (AUS)
Reilly Opelka (USA) 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(4) Dominik Koepfer (GER)
Nuria Parrizas Diaz (ESP) w/o Maryna Zanevska (BEL)
Sebastian Korda (USA) 3-6, 6-4, 6(2)-7, 7-5, 7-6(6) Corentin Moutet (FRA)
Karen Khachanov (RUS) 6-4, 6-0, 7-5 Benjamin Bonzi (FRA)
COURT 17
Miomir Kecmanovic (SER) 7-6(7), 7-5, 7-6(8) Tommy Paul (USA)
Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) 6-2, 6(5)-7, 3-6 Qiang Wang (CHN)
Veronika Kudermetova (RUS) 6-2, 7-5 Elena-Gabriel Rude (ROM)
Rafa Nadal steps up his quest for a second Australian Open title with a tie against Yannick Hanfmann in Round Two on Wednesday.
Nadal, the 2009 Australian Open champion, marked his first competitive outing since last August with a commanding straight sets win over America's Marcos Giron on Monday.
Having won the Barcelona Open and Italian Open last year, Nadal lost an epic Semi-Final to rival Novak Djokovic at the French Open – a result which signalled only his third ever defeat at Roland Garros.
That campaign appeared to take its toll on the Spaniard physically, and he subsequently withdrew from both Wimbledon and the Olympic Games, citing schedule reasons.
Following further injury problems, Nadal withdrew from Toronto and Cincinnati and announced on August 20 that his season was over.
Now, after five months of rest and recuperation, the 35-year-old is back in Grand Slam action at the Australian Open as he looks to mark a sensational return to the winner's circle.
With Djokovic and Roger Federer both out of action in Melbourne, Nadal is aiming to claim the outright lead in the Grand Slam champion list, with the trio currently locked level on 20 titles apiece.
Since then, he has had to settle for the runner-up spot on four occasions, most recently in 2019, and has reached back-to-back Quarter-Finals in his last two visits Down Under.
The number six seed now faces Hanfmann for only the second time, with the German having seen off Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets on Day One.
Hanfmann, 30, is making only his second appearance in the main draw of the Australian Open, with Monday's victory signalling his first in Grand Slam competition at the seventh attempt.
The world number 126, who won three qualifying matches to get to the main draw, is aiming to pull out what would be a monumental upset against one of the sport's all-time greats.
The match gets under way from around 2.30am GMT, with either Karen Khachanov or Benjamin Bonzi awaiting the winner in the Third Round later in the week.
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Second Round action commences at the 2022 Australian Open on Wednesday as a number of big hitters look to remain in the running for glory in Melbourne.
Twenty-five of the 31 seeds have safely come through the First Round of the season's opening Grand Slam in the men's draw, while 26 of the 32 seeds are left standing in the women's draw.
Day Three features a host of star names returning the court, including 2009 champion Rafael Nadal, ATP Tour Finals winner Alexander Zverev, reigning women's champion Naomi Osaka and Wimbledon champion Ash Barty.
The action gets under way from 12am GMT and we've picked out our top betting tips across Day Three at Melbourne Park.
Australian Open Day Three tips
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz got off to a flying start by defeating Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets on Day One, and the 18-year-old now comes up against Serbia's Dušan Lajović.
Alcaraz, seeded in only his second appearance at the Australian Open, is bidding to follow up his landmark run to the Quarter-Finals of last September's US Open, having won the Next Generation ATP Finals in November for the loss of just one set.
After spending less than two hours on court in his First Round rout of Tabilo, Alcaraz comes into this match full of confidence and with plenty in the tank to launch a potentially deep run in the competition.
Lajovic, on the other hand, needed a fifth set decider to edge out Marton Fucsovics in a marathon battle, and the 31-year-old could find it tough going against an opponent who is being likened to Rafael Nadal.
The value here looks to be on Alcaraz to make it back-to-back whitewash wins at odds of 5/6 with Bet365 for a 3-0 sets scoreline.
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Wang Qiang pulled off one of the most notable scalps of the First Round in the women's draw as she defeated 18th seed Coco Gauff in straight sets.
The 30-year-old was a quarter-finalist in the 2019 US Open and was ranked as high as world number 12 at that time, but after missing both Wimbledon and the US Open last year, her ranking has tumbled to world number 106.
That is perhaps not a true reflection of either her form and ability, and she goes into her Second Round tie with Belgium's Alison Van Uytvanck as the 11/8 outsider.
Van Uytvanck has not been beyond the Second Round stage of a Grand Slam since the 2018 Wimbledon Championships and could have her work cut out if she is to bring an end to that drought.
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It's difficult to see past the vast majority of top seeds safely progressing to the Third Round, and we've picked out a tasty 15/1 eight-fold with Skybet comprising of match win and correct set score predictions.
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Day Three Acca
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Tallon Griekspoor v Pablo Carreno Busta Carreno Busta to win 2/5
Reilly Opelka v Dominik Koepfer Opelka to win 4/11
Yannick Hanfmann v Rafael Nadal Nadal to win 3-0 2/7
Alexander Zverev v John Millman Zverev to win 3-0 4/9
Mackenzie McDonald v Aslan Karatsev Aslan Karatsev to win 8/15
Stefan Kozlov v Matteo Berrettini Berrettini to win 3-0 4/7
Harmony Tan v Elina Svitolina Svitolina to win 2-0 4/9
Madison Brengle v Naomi Osaka Osaka to win 2-0 1/3
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Reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will take on Madison Brengle in the Second Round in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Brengle's record on hard courts over the past three months reads 12 victories and just three defeats in 15 matches. She has won four and lost just two of her first six matches in 2022, including a weird victory over Dayana Yastremska in the opening round of the 2022 Australian Open.
She ended up on the winning side in the match against Yastremska, however it must be said that the Ukrainian had a poor showing by her standards, with 60 unforced errors and eventually retired from the match.
Prior to the Australian Open, Brengle did well to reach the quarter-finals in Adelaide 2 but was forced to retire in the first set against Alison Riske due to a slight injury. Brengle's best Grand Slam result ever has been a fourth round appearance at the Australian Open back in 2015.
Osaka did well to win her first three outings in 2022 before withdrawing from the Semi-Finals of the Summer Set 1 tournament.
Osaka began her Australian Open title defense with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory over Osorio. However, Naomi needs to step up her game a little bit as she made 28 unforced errors during the match against Osorio.
Osaka's sole title in 2021 was actually the Australian Open. The most recent tournament where she competed before the start of 2022 was the US Open, where she lost 2-1 to Leylah Fernandez in the round of 32.
Osaka is usually getting better as the tournament progress. This means that we expect Under 18.5 Games at odds of 9/1 with Bet365.
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Ashleigh Barty will lock horns with Lucia Bronzetti on Wednesday at 1.30am GMT, with the top seed looking for a place in the Third Round of the 2022 Australian Open.
Barty had a perfect start to 2022 as she won her opening five matches on hard courts while dropping just one set. She did well to claim the Adelaide title for the second time in her career earlier this month.
Barty followed this up with a 2-0 win over Tsurenko in the opening round of the Australian Open 2022, conceding just one game in the process. Overall, Barty has won 12 of her last 13 matches on hard courts.
Last year, Barty has won just one Grand Slam – Wimbledon, but then lost unexpectedly in the third round at the US Open at the hands of Rogers.
Meanwhile, Bronzetti has already played seven matches in 2022 so far and won six in the process. She started as a qualifier here in Melbourne and won all three matches before beating Gracheva in the opening round of the main draw.
Lucia Bronzetti, who is ranked 142nd in the world, had a solid season in 2021. She managed to reach the quarterfinals in Lausanne, Palermo and Portoroz, which were actually her first three WTA main draws.
Ashleigh Barty is the heavy favourite here, but we expect Bronzetti to make things slightly difficult. Our prediction is Over 16.5 Games at odds of 8/11 with Bet365.
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Alexander Zverev takes on John Millman in the second round of the 2022 Australian Open on Wednesday at 9.30am (UK Time).
Zverev has won six of his last seven matches on hard courts, including a straight-set victory over Altmaier in the opening round of the Australian Open 2022. Zverev needed two hours and 41 minutes to defeat Altmaier, as he had to play two tie-breakers. Last year at the Australian Open, the German only managed to reach the quarter-finals where he lost in four sets against Novak Djokovic.
Zverev has been one of the best performers on hard courts in 2021, having won 4 titles in the process, including the Olympics and Cincinnati.
Millman, on the other hand, was on a five-match losing streak on hard courts prior to his 3-1 victory over Feliciano Lopez in the first round here in Melbourne. Millman hasn't performed very well on hard courts last season and his most recent title on this surface was in 2020 in Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan.
Milman's best performance in a Grand Slam was in 2018 when he had an amazing run before reaching the quarter-finals.
This should be a comfortable match for the German, so we fancy Alexander Zverev to win 3-0 at odds of 53/100 with Bet365.
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