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Australian Open 2025: Raducanu v Swiatek, De Minaur and Sinner to come – live | Australian Open 2025

Hello and welcome to live coverage of day seven at the 2025 Australian Open.

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We’re deep into the third round of the men’s and women’s singles at Melbourne Park with a mouth-watering morning headlined by a clash between Emma Raducanu and second seed Iga Swiatek. The pair of grand slam winners will be tossing balls on Rod Laver Arena at 11.30am before Australia’s favourite bundle of energy Alex de Minaur takes to the same stage around 2pm.

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De Minaur is yet to drop a set in this home grand slam but this time faces a giant-killer in Francisco Cerundolo (32) who has 11 wins against top-10 seeds since 2022. The afternoon will also take in more of those highly-seeded types in Fritz, Rybakina, Navarro and Kasatkina as we close in on the pointy end of the tournament, with prime time set aside for the likes of reigning men’s champion Jannik Sinner and the happy slam’s newfound pantomime villain Danielle Collins.

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My fingers will be bashing away to keep up with Raducanu and Swiatek’s speed around the court, but attention shall also be turned (feel free to help me out using the links below) on these match-ups:

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    11am: Alex Michelsen v Karen Khachanov (19)

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    11.30am: Emma Raducanu v Iga Swiatek (2)

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    11.30am: Emma Navarro (8) v Ons Jabeur

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    1pm: Taylor Fritz (4) v Gael Monfils

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    1pm: Daria Kasatkina (9) v Yulia Putintseva (24)

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    2pm: Alex de Minaur (8) v Francisco Cerundolo (31)

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    2pm: Elena Rybakina (6) v Dayana Yastremska (32)

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Our learned friend Jonathan Howcroft will take the tools around the time that De Minaur should be warming up on RLA, but until then please get in touch on email, or @martinpegan on Bluesky or X. Let’s get into it!

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Iga Swiatek break Emma Laducanu. The second-seeded Raducanu found it difficult to mount rallies, even when he landed a first serve, and his returns were disastrous. Swiatek sealed a 3-1 lead with a pinpoint backhand, beating Raducanu at the net, a sign of ominous signs for the young Englishman.

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Emma Laducanu He held serve with two break points and two deuces. The 22-year-old will need to make more first serves to seriously challenge the second seed today. Iga Swiatek He breezed through another service game, but this time he made a rare unforced error and netted his forehand, dropping just one point.

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Iga Swiatek Serve first and continue to love. Emma Laducanu She took some time to get into shape in her second round match against close friend Amanda Anisimova, but she has little time to waste against the second seed.

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Emma Laducanu and Iga Swiatek Warm-ups at Rod Laver Arena have been completed and the race will begin. But wait a minute. The second seed has contacted match officials and appears to be concerned about the lack of towels. Well, I think that sets the tone for what should be a heated clash in steamy conditions.

Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek pose for a photo ahead of their match on day seven of the Australian Open. Photo: William West/AFP/Getty Images
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There's plenty of action to entertain us on the court, but in this day and age, it's easy to forget the impact tennis has on generations, let alone families.

Ruarid Nicole He has a beautiful story of his grandmother Esna Boyd being inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame and learning more about the pioneer who inspired women around the world. It's well worth hearing the words, but seeing the old images transports you back to another era.

It was a strange experience. Esna has always been a mysterious figure since her death in 1966. In the aged photo, she is a woman in a long skirt with a Princess Leia bun, and her mother scolds her about why she is so bad at sports.

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Alex Michelsen and Karen Khachanov (19) Both players have been holding serve so far and are unable to pull away in the early stages. Khachanov is currently throwing the ball in the air while the American leads the first set 4-3.

Karen Khachanov takes on Alex Michelsen on day 7 of the Australian Open. Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images
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jack draper He will face Carlos Alcaraz in the round of 16 after three five-set wins erased any doubts about his fitness and physicality. Tumaini Karayol He told the British No. 1 after completing his latest five-setter just before 1am local time.

We still have a long way to go, but this is a big step forward. The fact that I was able to get through three five-set matches, both mentally and physically, is something that doesn't happen very often. It's a testament to what I've done and where I am. I'm very, very proud of that.

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Another clever scheduling move – organizers are a little on track to pull off a late-night matchup – jack draper He went on to win five more sets against the local hopes. Alexander Vukic The late bloomer took three hours and 58 minutes to push the No. 15 seed to a heartbreaking 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 result. would have gained new fans. (8) Defeat.

I left everything there. Jack is a great competitor whom I respect very much. Unfortunately, one of us had to win.

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The defending champion quickly caught up with the women's singles on the 6th day, Arina Sabalenkawas challenged. clara torson In the end, they won 7-6 (5), 6-4 without a hitch.

But there was heartbreak for the comeback queen and two-time champion. Naomi Osaka He withdrew from the third round match against Switzerland. Belinda Bencic After losing the first set in a tiebreak.

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Emma Raducanu has yet to beat Iga Swiatekor even take a set from the world No. 2 in their last three meetings. However, only one of the matches played on a hard court will be a consolation for her in 2023, when the British player had at least some competitiveness in defeat.

Tumaini Karayol was at Melbourne Park and spoke to Raducanu about what went wrong against Swiatek in the past and how he can turn it around this time.

It's really fun [big occasions]. I love big stadiums and big games. It's something I really enjoy doing. And I'm very happy to be able to go further rounds than I have the last three years I've played here. Australia is a place I love to play. I like the conditions and I like the audience. And the support here is great, there's a lot of Union Jacks in the audience, which is great. It's a fun match.

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This morning's first game of note is about to begin at John Cain Arena. Alex Michelsen Play against the 19th seed Karen Khachanov (19).

The big-serving American is looking for another big scalp after defeating 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the opening round, while also hoping to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. This could be the first of many for the 20-year-old.

Khachanov He won't be a hard sell; He has enjoyed the hard courts at Melbourne Park and has reached at least the third round here seven years in a row, including a top-four finish in 2023.

The winner could face Alex de Minaur in the round of 16, but Francisco Cerundro might have something to say about that.

Alex Michelsen enters the court for his match against Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Australian Open. Photo: Ng Han Guan/AP
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Now, let's talk about the weather. The sun is beating down on Melbourne Park, with temperatures already expected to reach 22 degrees and a high of 29 degrees. The conditions are ideal for enjoying tennis.

good morning #victoria! Here are your predictions:

🌦️ Calm and cloudy skies in the east #gippsland Weird morning showers and drizzle.
☀️ The rest of the world will be warm and sunny with light to moderate easterly winds.

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— Victoria Bureau of Meteorology (@BOM_Vic) January 17, 2025

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Martin Pegan

Hello. Welcome to our live coverage of Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open.

It's been a mouth-watering morning at Melbourne Park as the third round of the men's and women's singles matches get underway. Emma Laducanu and second seed Iga Swiatek. The pair of Grand Slam winners are scheduled to bowl in front of Australia's popular energy crowd at Rod Laver Arena from 11.30am. Alex de Minaur We will be on the same stage around 2pm.

De Minaur has yet to drop a set at his home Grand Slam, but this time he will face giant killer Francisco Cerundro, 32, who has 11 wins against top-10 seeds since 2022. More high-achieving athletes will participate in the afternoon. seeded type Fritz, Rybakina, Navarro and Kasatkina The tournament is nearing its final stages, with prime time reserved for the reigning men's champions and others. Jannik Sinner And Happy Slam's new pantomime villain daniel collins.

My fingers will be racing to keep up with Raducanu and Swiatek's speed on the court, but keep an eye out for these matchups (use the links below to help).

  • 11am: Alex Michelsen vs. Karen Khachanov (19)

  • 11.30am: Emma Raducanu v Iga Swiatek (2)

  • 11:30am: Emma Navarro (8) v Ons Jabour

  • 1pm: Taylor Fritz (4) v Gael Monfils

  • 1pm: Daria Kasatkina (9) vs Yulia Putintseva (24)

  • 2:00 p.m.: Alex de Minaur (8) vs. Francisco Cerundro (31)

  • 2pm: Elena Rybakina (6) v Dayana Yastremska (32)

our learned friends Jonathan Howcroft You will receive your tools around the time De Minaur warms up at RLA, but until then, please contact us via email or @martinpegan. blue sky or ×. Let's get started!

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