Rowdy fans at the Australian Open’s so-called “Party Court” — a venue equipped with a bar — grew so loud that a nearby match was moved to a different arena.
The second-round meeting between Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime had to be suspended during the first set, and was later moved to a different court. Here’s why.
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is headed home from the Australian Open, blowing a two-set lead to Spain Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Wednesday in Melbourne.
Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Australian Open bid ended Wednesday.
Fernandez dropped the opening set to Cristina Bucsa but bounced back to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Auger-Aliassime dropped a 6-7 (9), 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 decision to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Rowdy crowds forced a court change for one match on Wednesday night, while Great Britain’s Jack Draper said the Australian crowd was the wildest he’d played in front of.
Unbearable noise forced a match close to the Australian Open's polarising "party court" to be moved, but the men playing in front of "extremely drunk" fans said they loved the atmosphere. Obviously there were some supporters who were extremely drunk,
Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first-set loss and rain delay to reach the third round while Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open bid ended Wednesday.
Auger-Aliassime controlled the match, firing 19 aces to Struff’s 15 and committing just one double fault to Struff’s four
Felix Auger-Aliassime revealed what it’s like to work with Rafael Nadal at his academy and praised the humility of the 22-time Grand Slam champion. The Canadian has visited the Rafa Nadal Academy several times to train and observe the Spaniard’s demeanour with those at his sports centre.
Leylah Annie Fernandez came through to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, but Felix Auger-Aliassime was defeated.
Madison Keys fought through a leg injury to beat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in an all-American International final on Saturday, continuing her good form heading into the Australian Open.