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Aussie Stars Take Center Stage at the 2024 Australian Open
Australia’s top tennis stars are set to shine as they compete in the highly-anticipated 2024 Australian Open. Leading the charge are Alex de Minaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Ajla Tomljanovic, and Daria Saville. Each player has their own story and is expected to give their all on the court.
One of the young hopefuls, Walton, made his Australian Open debut last year but was unfortunately eliminated in the second round after defeating 14th seed Pablo Andujar in the opening round. His journey this year ended in the first round against Matteo Arnaldi.
Sweeny, another rising star, gave it his all in the final round of Australian Open qualifying but had to retire due to injury. In the first round, he faced Francisco Cerundolo in a thrilling match that ended in a narrow defeat.
Christopher O'Connell had an impressive run at the Adelaide International before falling to Seb Korda. He advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after a five-set victory against Cristian Garin.
Jason Kubler, who received a wildcard entry from Tennis Australia, had a tough battle against Daniel Elahi Galan in the first round and eventually bowed out in a five-set match.
Alex de Minaur, currently ranked 10th in the ATP world rankings, is considered a strong contender for the title. He recently defeated high-profile players like Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, and Taylor Fritz, building momentum heading into the tournament. De Minaur’s first-round opponent is Milos Raonic.
Alexei Popyrin captured the attention of Australians last year with his impressive run to the third round. He faced off against Marc Polmans in his opening match this year.
Another player to watch is Thanasi Kokkinakis, who reached the third round at Roland-Garros in 2023. Kokkinakis will be competing against Sebastian Ofner in the first round.
Meanwhile, Daria Saville, who is working her way back to the top after a knee injury, had a solid performance at the Hobart International leading up to the Australian Open. She will face Sara Errani in her first-round match.
As the competition unfolds, tennis fans eagerly await the spectacular performances from these talented Aussie players. The Australian Open promises to be an exciting and fiercely contested tournament.
