Australian Open Day Two Showcases Aussie Talent and Naomi Osaka in Prime Time Matches
Monday, January 15, 2024, marks the exciting second day of the Australian Open, featuring a lineup of Australian players and international stars.
Tennis fans can catch all the action live and free on Channel 9, 9GEM, and 9Now, starting from 11.00am AEDT for the day session and continuing into a thrilling night session from 7.00pm AEDT.
The day session opens with Australia’s Storm Hunter facing Italy’s Sara Errani, followed by an all-Australian showdown between Alexei Popyrin and Marc Polmans.
Adding to the home country’s representation, Daria Saville takes on Poland’s Magdalena Frech, while Rinky Hijikata challenges Germany’s 24th seed Jan-Lennard Struff. Taylah Preston, another Australian hopeful, is set to play against Ukraine’s 19th seed Elina Svitolina.
Notable international matches include the fourth seed Coco Gauff of the USA against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova from Slovakia, and Greece’s seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas facing off against Belgium’s Zizou Bergs.
The night session promises high-octane tennis, headlined by Australia’s tenth seed Alex de Minaur against Canada’s Milos Raonic.
In a much-anticipated match, Japan’s Naomi Osaka faces France’s 16th seed Caroline Garcia. Adding to the night’s excitement, Tunisia’s sixth seed Ons Jabeur will play Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva, and Canada’s 27th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime meets Austria’s Dominic Thiem.
This lineup ensures a captivating day of tennis, highlighting both local Australian talent and international stars. With such a diverse and skilled set of players, Day Two of the Australian Open is set to be a memorable event for tennis enthusiasts around the globe.
