Cameron Norrie was beaten in four sets by Alexander Zverev as the British participation in the Australian Open singles came to an end.
Norrie, who succumbed to a 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-1 defeat, has now lost his last seven contests with Zverev who continues his campaign to reach the first major final of the year.
Norrie started the match well and broke in Zverev’s first service game but he couldn’t complete the serve in a tight and closely fought for first set. Zverev claimed it with three games on the bounce but Norrie shrugged off that disppointment to clinch the second set 6-4.
From there, Zverev upped his level as Norrie’s form took a dip. It resulted in a mismatched third set with Norrie chasing the game and twice being broken due to a lack of discipline.
The Brit grew further frustrated as Zverev offered little from his own serve before sweeping to a 6-1 victory in the fourth meaning he advances to the next round.
Relive the updates from Norrie v Zverev, below:
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- SECOND SET! Norrie bounces back to win second set 6-4
- FIRST SET! Zverev overcomes early break to clinch opening set 7-5
- Norrie out for revenge after losing all six tour-level matches against Zverev
- The 26th seed is the last British player left standing in the singles draws
Cameron Norrie buckles under weight of familiar foe as Brits knocked out of Australian Open
11:56 , Mike JonesThe British resistance at the 2026 Australian Open is over. Cameron Norrie failed in his pursuit of a place in the fourth round having lost 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-1 to Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
The pair had famously played out a thrilling five set contest at the Australian Open two years ago and the promise of a repeat was on the cards in the tense early stages.
GAME, SET, AND MATCH! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 1-6 Zverev
11:11 , Mike JonesNo!
Zverev sends down the first two serves and Norrie can return neither.
The German is in control at 30-0 up so goes for another wide one. Norrie hooks this back into play and Zverev’s response finds the net.
Zverev regains his composure but sends down a fault before the second serve is sent down the T. Norrie again forces it back and earns a point as Zverev whips his backhand wide. 30-30.
With the door slightly ajar, Zverev gets unfortunate with a backhand volley. He lands it right wide of the sideline meaning Norrie has a break point!
Zverev is under pressure now but Norrie is the one to buckle as he drills a backhand into the net.
Deuce!
Zverev goes long, Norrie has the advantage... but can’t take it. The German aces and follows up by forcing Norrie into the net.
Rather fittingly he wins the game with an ace!
Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 1-5 Zverev*
11:05 , Mike JonesThere isn’t much Norrie can do from here.
He holds his own serve and forces Zverev to serve for the match.
Is there a great escape on the cards for the Brit?
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-5 Zverev
11:00 , Mike JonesNow then!
Norrie finds some reserves and goes on the attack. He batters around Zverev’s serve to reach 30-40 and earn a break point but his next return of serve goes long!
Zverev follows up with an ace and then closes out the match in style with a wide serve that Norrie cannot reach.
Zverev is on the brink.
BREAK! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-4 Zverev*
10:55 , Mike JonesThis is a sticky situation that Cameron Norrie finds himself in. A set and a break down with the momentum all in his opponent’s favour.
Zverev is bullying Norrie around the court. The outcome of the match almost feels inevitable as Zverev puts on a show, working Norrie to the left, the right and then passing him with a winner.
The Brit takes the next point but Zverev is in the zone and unloads in the next two rallies to set up more break points.
Norrie is unravelling.
Zverev can’t take the first opportunity as Norrie spanks a backhand cross court to beat the German’s advance.
He takes the second one though. A slice drop shot brings Norrie into the court and Zverev meets the response with a forehand down the line.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-3 Zverev
10:50 , Mike JonesThere’s frustration growing in Norrie. This was a close match but the tide has turned firmly in Zverev’s direction.
The German is relentless and is now switching things up. A drop shot brings Norrie forward and he flicks over a return but Zverev volleys over the winner.
At 40-0 up, Zverev sends down a fault which puts Norrie in control. The Brit can’t take advantage and pushes a backhand too long.
BREAK! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-2 Zverev*
10:47 , Mike JonesNorrie doesn’t look settled now. More errors are creeping into his game as he tries to disrupt the flow of the German.
Zverev unleashes on a backhand down the line and Norrie has no answer.
He slips to 30-40 behind and Zverev has a break point.
Now he has a break!
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-1 Zverev
10:44 , Mike JonesA change here as Alexander Zverev has the serve for the opening game in the fourth set.
He quickly works his way to 40-15 up then forces Norrie wide.
Norrie gets the return back but is forced to the other side of court.
Zverev waits for the ball to come back before hooking a forehand cross court to claim the hold.
SET! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 Zverev
10:37 , Mike JonesZverev may try to make his move against Norrie’s serve.
He wins the first point of the game and, after a brief pause to wipe the court clean, Zverev takes the next point with a superb lob after Norrie came up to the net.
The Brit digs in again and forces an error from the German before he goes wide!
Two set points for Zverev...
... he needs just the one. A double fault from Norrie gifts the set to his opponent.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-5 Zverev
10:33 , Mike JonesThere’s no opportunity for Norrie.
Zverev knows that two holds of serve is enough for him to take the set and he’s utilising his own serve to great effect.
Rhythm, speed, precision, points. A hold of serve to love seems like a statement win from Zverev.
He’s one game away from a 2-1 lead in this match.
Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-4 Zverev*
10:31 , Mike JonesThe fist pump is back out for Norrie. His serves seem slightly quicker and he’s accurate with them.
Zverev struggles to get the returns in play and another fine service game brings him a hold.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 2-4 Zverev
10:28 , Mike JonesThe last game was a stellar one from Norrie but he still needs to find a break from somewhere in this set.
Zverev doesn’t give him the opportunity. Bang, bang, bang from the German who flies into a 40-0 lead.
Norrie slaps a backhand into the net and that’s that. Zverev’s two game lead is restored.
Norrie 5-7 6-4 2-3 Zverev*
10:26 , Mike JonesThat is the perfect response from Cam Norrie!
He’s made a few errors in this set but a hold of serve to love, with some incredible strokes, gets him ticking again in the set.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 1-3 Zverev
10:22 , Mike JonesNorrie is now under pressure as the new balls are brought out.
Zverev has the break and is back to being precise with his serves. Zverev quickly works his way to 30-0 up but Norrie nicks the next point to make his refocus.
Oh my!
Zverev mullers a backhand across the court and Norrie, positioned well on the baseline, stretches but can’t reach the powerful stroke. 40-15.
Norrie then goes long from the serve and Zverev holds!
BREAK! Norrie 5-7 6-4 1-2 Zverev*
10:16 , Mike JonesNow then, Norrie errs and allows Zverev to move 0-30 up against the serve.
Norrie responds with a nice drop shot winner but a lose forehand gifts two break points to the German.
Zverev takes the first one as Norrie hooks a forehand too long!
The German fans can be heard in the crowd cheering now!
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 1-1 Zverev
10:14 , Mike JonesNorrie has been up against it when trying to return Zverev’s serve. There seems to have been a switch there though as the German’s first serve percentage has dropped.
He’s still a dangerous player and proves it with a backhand smash from the net to move 30-0 up.
Zverev holds serve to love.
Norrie 5-7 6-4 1-0 Zverev*
10:10 , Mike JonesYes he can!
A wonderful service game sees Norrie start off with a hold to 15.
Smooth sailing at the start of the set and Norrie knows he’ll need to weather a response from Zverev.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 0-0 Zverev
10:08 , Mike JonesCam Norrie is the underdog in this match but he’s shown previously that he can compete. He’s a stubborn competitior and that second set proves it.
Can he continue that momentum into the third?
BREAK AND SET! Norrie 5-7 6-4 Zverev
10:05 , Mike JonesIn the first set Zverev rattled off three games in a row to clinch the win and he needs to do the same here.
The world No.3 wastes no time in getting points on the board and swiftly moves 30-15 up.
Zverev’s power, which seems to come so easily to him, works Norrie deep behind the baseline and the Brit does his best to defend. Zverev strides into the forecourt but smokes a forehand too long! 30-30.
Wow! A blistering return of serve from Norrie puts him at set point, it’s also his first break point of the second set.
Zverev misses his first serve, his second is aimed at the centre of the box and Norrie drills it back. Zverev hooks a forehand into the net!
Norrie wins the set!
Norrie 5-7 5-4 Zverev*
10:00 , Mike JonesOpportunity!
Norrie flicks a forehand into the net at 15-15 and gives Zverev a lead in this game.
The Brit responds beautifully and pulls a point back for 30-30.
Norrie then serves out wide and forces Zverev long which elicits cheers from the crowd.
Lovely! Norrie meets the return of serve and smashes his follow up into the open side of court to take his hold!
No joy for Zverev in that one.
*Norrie 5-7 4-4 Zverev
09:56 , Mike JonesZverev won’t panic. He was in this exact position in the first set and knows his serve is peforming well.
He starts this next game with an ace then gets drawn into a rally. He targets the back right corner with a forehand but pushes his effort too wide.
Norrie brings Zverev up to the net in the next rally and tries to beat him with a backhand. Zverev volleys over that shot then receives a powerful return aimed at the body which he can’t get back.
From 15-30 down, Zverev dials in and rattles off three big serves to flummax Norrie and get over the line.
Norrie 5-7 4-3 Zverev*
09:51 , Mike JonesThe crowd seems fairly even in terms of support with the British fans louder in their encouragement of Norrie.
Norrie responds with a spinning drop shot that brings Zverev forward. The German flicks over a return but Norrie positioned perfectly to drill a forehand past him to move ahead.
Norrie works his way up to 40-15 and sends a serve wide for an ace!
Great service game.
*Norrie 5-7 3-3 Zverev
09:49 , Mike JonesThere’s a slightly longer break than usual at the change of ends after that long game - it lasted over 10 minutes.
Zverev did his best to force a break but Norrie clung on to hold.
The perfect response from the German would now but a hold of serve to love.
He starts well by taking the first couple of points but a backhand into the tape puts Norrie on the board.
At 30-15, Zverev serves out wide and flings down an ace which Norrie can do nothing about.
Norrie persists and is awarded with another backhand error from Zverev but it isn’t enough. Zverev holds.
Norrie 5-7 3-2 Zverev*
09:43 , Mike JonesBoth men are fighting for this game.
It feels like the crucial one in the second set. Norrie first saves break point from advantage then fails to close out the game on three consecutive occasions.
A powerful forehand down the line puts Zverev up to advantage and Norrie manages to save the break point with a second serve out wide to the backhand.
At the sixth deuce, Norrie switches from forehand to backhand and changes the angle for Zverev who punts his return too long!
Finally, a forehand from Zverev misses the baseline and Norrie gets his hold of serve!
He dug in deep to keep that one alive.
Norrie 5-7 2-2 Zverev*
09:36 , Mike JonesThat is lovely from Zverev!
The German looks to be making his move as a sprint up the court to reach a drop shot yields him the point and the lead in the game.
Norrie responds with a second serve right on the line in the next rally to keep things level at 30-30.
The Brit then makes an error to offer up a break point.
He serves to Zverev’s backhand and then pings the forehand follow up down the line.
Deuce!
*Norrie 5-7 2-2 Zverev
09:32 , Mike JonesNorrie is an experienced customer. He knows the value of getting an early break in matches of this quality.
The longer he goes without one the more at risk he’ll be of losing a set.
Zverev stretches out his leg ankle/achilles before starting the next service game. The German needed a medical timeout in his previous match for concerns in that area so it’s one to watch.
Zverev and Norrie trade points at the start of this game before the German gets in rhythm.
He takes the next two thanks to power serves which put him 40-15 up.
An ace down the T shows Zverev’s efficiency and he’s back level again.
Norrie 5-7 2-1 Zverev*
09:28 , Mike JonesYes! Zverev goes wide with a cross court backhand and gives up a point.
He tries it again from a wider angle in the next rally but Norrie meets it with a backhand of his own and whips it to the other side of court for a winner!
The next point goes to the German but Norrie responds with a rather sumptuous forehand down the line to move 40-15 up.
He holds serve.
*Norrie 5-7 1-1 Zverev
09:25 , Mike JonesZverev is the world No.3 and, on his day, can go through the gears to reach incredible levels.
He has a great record against Norrie and has only once lost a set against the Brit in tour level competitions.
Zverev is serving very well. 76% of his first serves are landing making Norrie’s work to return even harder.
The Brit manages to take a point off the German but Zverev holds serve without too much trouble.
Norrie 5-7 1-0 Zverev*
09:22 , Mike JonesA good response from Cam Norrie.
He wins the first game of the second set, closing it out with a serve and volley.
Norrie didn’t do many things wrong in the first set so will be keen to step onto the front foot in this one and get level.
SET! Norrie 5-7 Zverev
09:17 , Mike JonesBlisteringly good from Alexander Zverev.
Calm, cool composure from the German sees him methodically take Cam Norrie out of action in this crunch game.
A smash volley winner, a cross court backhand and an ace down the T line send him 40-0 up and within touching distance of the first set.
‘Let’s go Norrie, let’s go!’ comes a cry from the stands but Zverev cannot be undone.
The German takes the first set 7-5!
BREAK! Norrie 5-6 Zverev*
09:14 , Mike JonesZverev slices over a drop shot which brings Norrie forward. He gets to the ball but lifts it too long.
Zverev cannot make use of the break point as Norrie forces it back to deuce.
The German holds his own though and waits for the mistake to come. It does as Norrie pushes a forehand too long!
Break!
Incredible from Zverev. He’s forced to defend repeated forehands from Norrie. The Brit gets one wide and comes up to the net.
He should win the point but knocks the volley into the net and Zverev has a late break in this set!
*Norrie 5-5 Zverev
09:10 , Mike JonesAh! Norrie lets slip the first point but pulls level as Zverev goes long in the next rally with a forehand flick.
The Brit tries to get up to the net but he isn’t quick enough and Zverev punishes him with a cross court forehand winner.
Tense moments these.
Norrie gets it to 30-30 before a powerful forehand forces Zverev onto the defensive and Norrie inches in front.
The Brit goes long in the next rally though and Zverev forces deuce!
*Norrie 5-5 Zverev
09:07 , Mike JonesWhat can Alexander Zverev muster here?
A decent first serve which Norrie returns. The German works the ball across court to Norrie’s forehand and his attacke down the line just goes long.
Norrie takes the next point though thanks to a Zverev error but a follow up ace puts the German back in control.
At 30-15, Norrie drills a return of serve into the net and Zverev closes out the game with a big serve.
5-5 and another pressure service game for Norrie coming up.
Norrie 5-4 Zverev*
09:03 , Mike JonesNorrie must hold here. A break of his serve would leave him vulnerable in the set.
He starts off on the front foot, driving up to the net to volley back a winner and then finds a wide serve which Zverev fails to get back.
At 30-0 up, Norrie pings a forehand across court and lands it right on the line!
The Brit serves out his hold to love and is one game away from winning the set. Wow.
*Norrie 4-4 Zverev
09:01 , Mike JonesNorrie pulls out the fist pump to celebrate taking the first point of Zverev’s next service game.
The German responds with an ace and then a deftly placed half-volley backhand which wins him another point.
Norrie almosts gets the better of Zverev but miscues his drop shot and finds the net.
Zverev serves out the game with another ace.
Norrie 4-3 Zverev*
08:56 , Mike JonesZverev looks to be finding his rhythm now. He finds a supreme angle for an inside out forehand which leaves Norrie watching the ball fly past.
The Brit shakes it off and takes the next three points to move 40-15 up.
Zverev then goes wide with a cross court forehand and Norrie leads again.
Now would be a good time to get another break.
*Norrie 3-3 Zverev
08:53 , Mike JonesThis match already has the makings of going long. Both players look equally matched with minor margins deciding the rallies.
Zverev utilises his power again to sweep Norrie along the baseline before touching over a volley at the net.
The German holds serve to 15. Tit-for-tat.
Norrie 3-2 Zverev*
08:49 , Mike JonesAfter challenging Zverev’s serve in the last game, Norrie is quickly through a hold of his own.
Zverev takes just one point from the game and the Brit is back in front in the set.
*Norrie 2-2 Zverev
08:46 , Mike JonesNorrie saves game point from Zverev’s advantage and pulls out a fist pump.
The Brit is up for this match and there’s belief that he can get through it.
Zverev gets the job done though. A controlled and heavy hitting rally sees the German work Norrie left-to-right and he comes up to the net to winn with a drop volley.
All square.
Norrie 2-1 Zverev*
08:43 , Mike JonesA fine start from Norrie has been nullified by Zverev who holds serve and draws level in the set.
Zverev comes up to the net a couple of times but his volleys are poor, Norrie gets on the end of both and smashes back a winner.
A back to basics approach from Norrie sees him keep the ball in play and he forces the error as Zverev pushes and backhand wide.
30-30.
Zverev then lands a fizzing serve which Norrie can’t handle allowing the German to inch ahead.
Norris is beaten though, a long rally ends in deuce as the Brit daintly flicks a drop shot over the net and keeps his hopes of a break alive.
Norrie 2-1 Zverev*
08:37 , Mike JonesThree points in a row from Norrie but the run ends there as Zverev earns a fourth break point of the game.
This time he takes it!
Norrie hooks a forehand too long and the German gets his first game on the board.
*Norrie 2-0 Zverev
08:35 , Mike JonesOkay then, Norrie knows he needs to hold here to confirm his break in this set.
The first two points go against him as Zverev controls the back of the court.
At 0-30 down, Norrie serves to Zverev’s forehand but is bullied through the rally. Zverev finds the back left side of the court and sets up three break points of his own.
Norrie saves the first with a wide serve and forehand follow up.
He saves the next two as well! Deuce!
BREAK! *Norrie 2-0 Zverev
08:32 , Mike JonesZverev gets his own service game underway with a fault before landing the second serve. Norrie powers back a few backhands across the court then switches the angle and drills a forehand winners past the German.
Positive signs for Norrie.
Things get even better for the Brit as he takes the next two points, the second of which comes from a blistering forehand down the line.
There’s three break points available here, can he claim one?
Yes! Incredible. Power and aggression from the Brit sees him smoke another winner past Zverev who looks a little taken aback.
What a start from Cam Norrie!
Norrie 1-0 Zverev*
08:28 , Mike JonesNorrie will know that Zverev’s backhand is dangerous and he gets an early look at it as the German pings one down the line and forces Norrie to retreat.
At 15-15, Norrie rattles through the next two points (both go his way), and he holds serve with a sweeping backhand that forces Zverev to push his response wide of the mark.
*denotes next serve
*Norrie 0-0 Zverev
08:26 , Mike JonesThe stage is set for this clash.
Cam Norrie throws up the ball and finds the net with his first serve. His second is safely in play and returned by Alexander Zverev.
Both players ease themselves into the game with a rally that sees both worked to either side of court. Norrie targets the backhand and comes forward but Zverev’s return is long!
The first point to the Brit!
*Norrie 0-0 Zverev
08:22 , Mike JonesAlexander Zverev won the toss and chose to receive the first serve.
The players go through a few warm-ups and pose for the pre-match photos.
Another quick introduction for both men and we’re almost ready to begin.
Norrie vs Zverev
08:17 , Mike JonesThe two men are introduced into the John Cain Arena.
Zverev looks so focused and determined to get through this one. He’s on a 10-game winning streak against left-handers.
The world No.3 should have the advantage but can Norrie shock him? Let’s find out...
Sabalenka reacts to victory over Potapova
08:16 , Mike JonesThe women’s world number one defeated Anastasia Potapova today.
Following her win she said: "Aryna five years ago would be focusing too much on the way she feels and completely lose these matches.
"I learned that it doesn't really matter how you feel, it's all about your mentality, your mental strength to be there, try your best, return the ball ugly with terrible technique and your body being completely disconnected.
"When you see that things are not working, the only tactic you have is to fight.
"I'm super happy with my mentality today. I think it was the only thing that really helped me get the win. It was one of those days you have to fight to try and get the ball back.
"Emotionally I was all over the place. I was trying to figure out how to connect my body.
"It seemed like everything was working separately; my brain was somewhere else, my arms were going one direction. Magically, I was able to get this win."
Norrie feeling competitive
08:13 , Mike JonesCam Norrie spoke to Laura Robson after his second round victory over Emilio Nava.
He says he’s feeling competitive in Grand Slams since the back half of last season and believes that he has the opportunity to win any point against any opponent.
Today’s match will be a tough one for him and his record is very poor against the German but Norrie is confident.
Cameron Norrie up next
08:07 , Mike JonesThe evening session on John Cain Arena sees Cameron Norrie take on Alexander Zverev.
This could be a long match with these two playing out a five set thriller here a couple of years ago.
Zverev is the heavy favourite but can Norrie cause an upset today?
Jovic 'feels amazing' after Paolini win
08:02 , Mike Jones“It feels amazing. I’ve been wanting this one for a while now and have been working really hard for it.
“I’m happy to get through that barrier and get the win today.
“I just tried to focus on what I was doing earlier in the match, being aggressive.
“Thank you everyone who came out, I love playing here.”
‘5 sets again’: Daniil Medvedev fights from the brink to reach Australian Open fourth round
08:00 , Mike JonesDaniil Medvedev clawed his way back from two sets down to beat Fabian Marozsan 6-7(5) 4-6 7-5 6-0 6-3 at the Australian Open on Friday to set up a last-16 tie against Learner Tien, the young American who knocked him out in the second round last year.
Having fallen in the first round at three straight Grand Slams after losing to Tien in Melbourne last year, Medvedev will now get his chance for revenge against the American, who beat him twice in three matches in 2025.
‘5 sets again’: Daniil Medvedev fights from the brink to reach fourth round
Iva Jovic beats Jasmine Paolini!
08:00 , Mike JonesAn incredible victory for the 18-year-old American.
She’s beaten Jasmine Paolini to reach the second week of a major for the very first time.
It’s also her first ever victory over top-10 opposition.
Jovic wins 6-2 7-6 (7-3).
Jasmine Paolini fought to the end but struggled today to get into rhythm and couldn’t overturn the deficit.
All square in the tiebreak
07:58 , Mike JonesThis has been a fascinating fightback from Paolini who sits at 3-3 in the tiebreak.
Jovic has the serve and sends it wide to the back. Paolini’s return just loops over the net and Jovic smashes it past her to inch ahead again.
In response, Paolini sends down a fault then lands a second serve in the box. A quick rally ensues but Jovic claims this one as well!
She’s just two points from winning the match...
No joy for Jovic!
07:51 , Mike JonesThe 18-year-old has a second chance to serve out the match but once again Paolini digs deep and breaks the American’s serve!
Jovic has the chance to win the match yet, she just needs to come through this set tiebreaker.
Jovic to serve for the match!
07:46 , Mike JonesPaolini makes more mistakes than she’d like in the crucial game which allows Jovic to move 6-5 up in the second set.
The American has the next serve and could clinch a fourth round spot if she holds. A big effort coming up here.
Meet the ‘dogs of war’ taking over the Australian Open
07:45 , Jamie BraidwoodBen Shelton licked his lips as he prepared for another battle. The eighth seed at the Australian Open and his third-round opponent, Valentin Vacherot, have both come a long way since their paths crossed in the semi-finals of the Southeastern Conference men’s tennis tournament in April 2021, as Shelton’s Florida progressed past Vacherot’s Texas A&M at the Billingsley Tennis Centre in Arkansas.
But the road they have both taken, from the NCCA college system to Masters champions on the ATP Tour, has been one of the defining aspects of the first week of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Paolini breaks back!
07:41 , Mike JonesJasmine Paolini breaks Iva Jovic’s serve at 5-4 down and draws level in the second set.
She now has the momentum and can ride this wave into a lead and possibly draw level in the match.
More from Norrie
07:40 , Mike JonesOf his match with Zverev the Brit added: “I think I can trouble him, for sure. I'm going to have to really play a complete match and play well for four hours to have a chance with him. I really can take a lot of confidence from the first three weeks of the year, how I'm managing my service games, how I'm putting a lot of returns in court.
“I feel like I'm there every single point. I know that's more kind of my trademark, to be there every point. I think I've been doing a really good job with that. I think that's the reason why I won today. My tennis has been there. I've been feeling the ball great. I think mentally I'm feeling in a good place.”
Pre-match thoughts from Cam Norrie
07:35 , Mike Jones“So excited,” Norrie said about facing Zverev in the Australian Open again.
“He's one of the most consistent players on the tour. I think he loves playing me. Every time we play we have such high-level matches. He always beats me. The last maybe four or five times.
“We always have close sets, close matches. I played him fourth round here, lost 7-6 in the fifth. But he's one of the best competitors out there. I'm excited. I'm feeling good.”
Iva Jovic vs Jasmine Paolini
07:32 , Mike JonesJovic is on the brink of the Australian Open fourth round.
She leads 5-3 in the second set and needs just one more game to secure her place in the next round.
It wouldn’t quite be a shock victory but certainly a surprising one if the American can get over the line.
Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open exit leaves one damning conclusion
07:30 , Jamie BraidwoodAs Emma Raducanu acknowledged, winning the US Open as an 18-year-old qualifier was always going to set an extremely unfair level of expectations for an inexperienced player so early on in their career, with so much still to learn.
But, four-and-a-half years after that night in New York, the British No 1 admitted the attempts to develop her game have not worked, that it’s time to take a step back, “re-evaluate”, and perhaps play more like she did when she was younger.
Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open exit leaves one damning conclusion
Is the Australian Open on TV?
07:25 , Mike JonesThe tournament will be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK as well as online on Discovery+.
In the US, it will be shown live on ESPN and Tennis Channel.
When is Norrie v Zverev?
07:20 , Mike JonesThe Australian Open third round match will not start before 7:30am GMT (UK time) on Friday 23 January.
It could be slightly later than that depending on previous match between Iva Jovic and Jasmine Paolini on the John Cain Arena.
Victoria Mboko’s rapid rise brings Grand Slam firsts and her biggest challenge yet
07:15 , Mike JonesVictoria Mboko is leading a teenage takeover at the Australian Open – and she has world number one Aryna Sabalenka in her sights next.
The 19-year-old Canadian’s rapid rise up the rankings will continue after she reached the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time with a 7-6 (5) 5-7 6-3 victory over 14th seed Clara Tauson.
Victoria Mboko’s rapid rise brings Grand Slam firsts and her biggest challenge yet
Iva Jovic vs Jasmine Paolini
07:10 , Mike JonesOver on John Cain Arena, Iva Jovic and Jasmine Paolini are jostling for a place in the next round.
Norrie vs Zverev follows the conclusion of their match and it isn’t great news for the Italian seventh seed.
Paolini lost the opening set 2-6 to Jovic and she is behind in the second set having been broken in her second service game.
With this match potentially going three sets, Norrie vs Zverev is only likely to begin after 8am GMT.
Gauff through to fourth round
07:05 , Mike JonesCoco Gauff has just concluded her clash with Hailey Baptiste and battled from a set down to claim a 3-6 6-0 6-3 victory.
Gauff will now play Karolina Muchova in the next round after Czechian swept past Magda Linette 6-1 6-1 earlier today.
Norrie on facing Zverev again
07:00 , Mike Jones“I'm excited to play against him. I think it's nice being the underdog again,” Cameron Norrie said ahead of this match.
“To go and play him, nothing to lose. I want to take it to him, just rest up, get to hopefully enjoy another amazing atmosphere like I did today.
“I think I can trouble him. I'm going to have to really play complete match and play well for four hours I think to have a chance with him.”
Record-breaking Stan Wawrinka extends remarkable final Australian Open run
06:54 , Jamie BraidwoodRecord-breaking Stan Wawrinka battled through a five-set epic to reach the third round and extend his final Australian Open by another match.
The 40-year-old wildcard, who will be retiring at the end of the season, defeated the French qualifier Arthur Gea 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-3) in four hours and 33 minutes - the longest match of the tournament so far. He became the second-oldest man to win a match at the Australian Open since it moved to Melbourne Park with a three-hour, 19-minute battle over Laslo Djere on Monday.
Record-breaking Stan Wawrinka extends remarkable final Australian Open run
Australian Open order of play
06:48 , Mike JonesDay Six - Friday 23 January
John Cain Arena
12:30 AM GMT
- Victoria Mboko (CAN) [17] bt. Clara Tauson (DEN) [14] 7-6 5-7 6-3
- Tommy Paul (USA) [19] bt. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP) [14] 6-1 6-1 - Walkover
6:00 AM GMT
- Iva Jovic (USA) [29] vs. Jasmine Paolini (ITA) [7]
- Alexander Zverev (GER) [3] vs. Cameron Norrie (GBR) [26]
Australian Open order of play
06:45 , Mike JonesDay Six - Friday 23 January
Margaret Court Arena
12:30 AM GMT
- Daniil Medvedev [11] bt. Fabian Marozsan (HUN) 6-7 4-6 7-5 6-0 6-3
- Coco Gauff (USA) [3] vs. Hailey Baptiste (USA)
8:00 AM GMT
- Elina Svitolina (UKR) [12] vs. Diana Shnaider [23]
- Alexander Bublik (KAZ) [10] vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)
Australian Open order of play
06:42 , Mike JonesDay Six - Friday 23 January
Rod Laver Arena
12:30 AM GMT
- Aryna Sabalenka [1] bt. Anastasia Potapova 7-6 7-6
- Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [1] bt. Corentin Moutet (FRA) [32] 6-6 6-4 6-1
8:00 AM GMT
- Frances Tiafoe (USA) [29] vs. Alex de Minaur (AUS) [6]
- Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) vs. Mirra Andreeva [8]
Friday's biggest clashes
06:36 , Mike JonesHome favourite Alex de Minaur faces a blockbuster third-round match against Frances Tiafoe as the third round of the Australian Open begins.
Sixth seed De Minaur will take to the night session of the Rod Laver Arena against the popular American Tiafoe, a former US Open semi-finalist.
Another big-name clash on Friday is the meeting of third seed Alexander Zverev and Cameron Norrie, who is again the last Briton left standing in the draw.
Carlos Alcaraz faces his biggest test of the tournament yet against tricky 32nd seed Corentin Moutet, as the world No 1 looks to match Jannik Sinner’s rapid progression through the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka has also cruised through the early rounds and meets Anastasia Potapova, the conqueror of Emma Raducanu.
Thursday saw another record win for the 40-year-old wildcard Stan Wawrinka, as well as a frosty handshake after fierce contest between Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea.
Norrie's record with Zverev
06:30 , Mike JonesCam Norrie has faced Alexander Zverev six times on the tour and is yet to win a match against the German.
Their most recent meetings came int 2024 when Zverev first defeated Norrie at the Australian Open 7-5 3-6 6-3 4-6 7-6 in a five set thriller which the Brit was unlucky to lose.
Zverev made quicker work of Norrie at Wimbledon later in the same year advancing to the last-16 with a 6-4 6-3 7-5 win on the grass courts.
The Aussie Open clash from two years ago remains Norrie’s best attempt at beating Zverev but can he go one better today?
Good morning!
06:16 , Mike JonesWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Australian Open action as Cameron Norrie faces Alexander Zverev for a place in the fourth round.
Norrie is the last Brit remaining in the tournament and has history with Zverev who defeated him at this stage of the competition two years ago.
Can Norrie exact some revenge and make it into the latter stages of the tournament in Melbourne?
