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Djokovic, Alcaraz hurdle Australian Open tests; Navarro advances

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz hurdled their early Australian Open tests on Tuesday, while Emma Navarro also advanced.

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DJOKOVIC, ALCARAZ HURDLE EARLY MELBOURNE OPENING TESTS

Djokovic and Alcaraz hurdled their early opening tests in Melbourne to progress into the next round.

Furthermore, Djokovic overcame an opening set letdown to beat American Nishesh Basvareddy, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Moreover, the Serbian 24-time Grand Slam champion emerged victorious in his first game with new coach Andy Murray.

Alcaraz had some rough moments before pulling off a 6-1, 7-5. 6-1 victory over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko.

The Spanish world No.3 was dragged to a shaky middle set before he got his groove back in the third to blitz past his opponent.

Novak Djokovic is through to the second round of the Australian Open for the EIGHTEENTH time! 👏👏👏

The 10-time champion fights back against 19-year-old, Nishesh Basavareddy, to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 💪#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/V16ZbCInc0

— Eurosport (@eurosport) January 13, 2025

3-seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain cruised past Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 in the first round at the Australian Open; A fan hangs a hat on a string trying to get an autograph after the match.
📸: Quinn Rooney #AusOpen #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/3cNSZhIY0r

— Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) January 13, 2025

NAVARRO ADVANCES AFTER OUTLASTING STEARNS

Moreover, Navarro advanced after she outlasted fellow American Peyton Stearns, 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5.

Furthermore, last year’s US Open semifinalist needed three hours and 20 minutes – the longest match in her career so far- to put away Stearns.

It was the first women’s singles match to past 5-all in all three sets since Amy Frazier beat Meghann Shaughnessy, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5, at the 2005 French Open.

“I just kept telling myself to make the most of what I had today,” Navarro said.

“Maybe it wasn’t my best, but she put up a really good fight. Really happy to just get the win,” she added.

Emma Navarro, Charleston local and 2024 tennis standout, went the distance in the opening round at the Australian Open – the first Grand Slam event of the year.https://t.co/jkrZ02nwG2

— ABC News 4 (@ABCNews4) January 14, 2025

KYRGIOS HINTS OF RETIREMENT AFTER STRAIGHTS SETS LOSS TO FEARNLEY

Furthermore, Nick Kyrgios hinted of retirement after his opening round defeat to Brit Jacob Fearnley.

Moreover, the 29-year-old Australian admitted he doesn’t see himself “playing a singles match” at home again after his 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (1) setback to Fearnley.

“For (the fans) to really see me fighting and still giving me that energy, it meant a lot, because I feel like I’ve given my life to tennis and I’ve tried to give them a show every time I go out there,” Kyrgios said.

“Realistically, I can’t see myself playing a singles match here (Australia) again,” he added.

Kyrgios is still scheduled to play men’s doubles in Melbourne with compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Nick Kyrgios Hints at Retirement After Losing in First Round of Australian Open in His Return to Tennis https://t.co/h9tR22M62f

— People (@people) January 13, 2025