16 January 2024 | Tennis Victoria

Day 2 of the AO saw a number of Aussies in action, including three of our Victorian’s in the Singles.

Daria Saville had an intense battle on John Cain Arena against Magdalena Frech, going down 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a three setter. Daria will be competing in the Women’s Doubles tomorrow with Alja Tomljanovic.

After qualifying for the first time since 2017, Omar Jasika was defeated in a tough match against Hubert Hurkacz, the ninth seed. It was a huge moment for Jasika to qualify for the AO and regardless of the loss, a great start to 2024.

Marc Polmans had a tough first round match in the Men’s Singles against friend and fellow Aussie Alexei Popyrin. He went down in three sets, 6-3, 7-6 and 6-2. Polmans will pair up with James Duckworth in the Men’s Doubles tomorrow.

Vics at the AO

Tuesday 16 Jan

Arina Rodionova and Taylah Preston in the Women’s Doubles: First Round

Wednesday 17 Jan

Marc Polmans & James Duckworth in the Men’s Doubles: First Round

Andrew Harris & Blake Ellis in the Men’s Doubles: First Round

John Peers & Harri Heliovaara in the Men’s Doubles: First Round

Daria Saville & Alja Tomljanovic in the Women’s Doubles: First Round

Destanee Aiava & Maddison Inglis in Women’s Doubles: First Round

Good luck to all the Victorians!

The Mixed Doubles draw has not been released yet at the time of writing*