{"id":434809,"date":"2026-01-24T16:41:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T16:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/434809\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T16:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T16:41:14","slug":"naomi-osaka-withdraws-from-australian-open-maddison-inglis-makes-fourth-round-eliot-spizzirri-v-jannik-sinner-botic-van-de-zandschulp-v-novak-djokovic-karolina-pliskova-v-madison-keys-stan-wawrin-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/434809\/","title":{"rendered":"Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open; Maddison Inglis makes fourth round, Eliot Spizzirri v Jannik Sinner, Botic van de Zandschulp v Novak Djokovic, Karolina Pliskova v Madison Keys, Stan Wawrinka v Taylor Fritz, day 7 scores, schedule, draw, times, how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian Open 2026 day 7: Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open; Maddison Inglis makes fourth round, Eliot Spizzirri v Jannik Sinner, Botic van de Zandschulp v Novak Djokovic, Karolina Pliskova v Madison Keys, Stan Wawrinka v Taylor Fritz, day 7 scores, schedule, draw, times, how to watch<\/p>\n

Australian Open as it happened: Inglis opens up on \u2018life-changing\u2019 moment; Djokovic\u2019s words of warning as he advances<\/p>\n

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1.46am<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all for now<\/p>\n

That was a bumper day of news at the Australian Open \u2013 completed with the men\u2019s doubles pairing of Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans (who\u2019d defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios earlier in the tournament) coming from a set down to defeat Jakub Paul and Marcus Willis 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 and win through to the next round.<\/p>\n

Thanks so much for joining us, and please come back in the morning when we do it all again as day eight of the Open plays out at Melbourne Park.<\/p>\n

Please have a lovely evening and bye for now.<\/p>\n

\"Retiring<\/p>\n

Retiring Swiss star Stan Wawrinka raises a beer to the crowd after his last Australian Open match. Credit: AP<\/p>\n

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12.28am<\/p>\n

Ruud wins<\/p>\n

Casper Ruud is into the fourth round after a four-set win over Marin Cilic tonight.<\/p>\n

Ruud broke Cilic\u2019s serve to win the fourth set, he won 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Ruud\u2019s second visit to the fourth round at Melbourne Park.<\/p>\n

\"Casper<\/p>\n

Casper Ruud.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n

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12.17am<\/p>\n

Kubler\/Polmans level their match<\/p>\n

Aussie pair Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans have locked up their match with Jakub Paul and Marcus Willis at one set each, so they will go to a deciding set.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Marin Cilic has held serve to make it 5-5 in the fourth set.<\/p>\n

These are the last two matches of the night.<\/p>\n

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12.15am<\/p>\n

Watch: Stan the man cracks a beer open<\/p>\n

12.14am<\/p>\n

Ruud keeps pressure on Cilic<\/p>\n

Ruud has taken a 5-4 lead in the fourth set over Cilic with Cilic to serve after their break.<\/p>\n

The Norwegian No.12 seed has a two sets to one lead – if he can break the Croatian next game, he will win the match. <\/p>\n

\"Casper<\/p>\n

Casper Ruud of Norway plays a backhand.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n

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12.06am<\/p>\n

Smoke forces roof closure<\/p>\n

It appears the roof closure on Margaret Court Arena was because of some smoke that has blown into Melbourne Park.<\/p>\n

There are a number of bushfires burning around the state at present, so it\u2019s hard to nail down exactly where it has come from.<\/p>\n

But you can smell some smoke at present, so good move to close the roof and reduce the impact on the players.<\/p>\n

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12.01am<\/p>\n

Roof closing on MCA\"Marin<\/p>\n

Marin Cilic of Croatia plays a backhand against Casper Ruud of Norway.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n

There appears to have been some drops of rain on Margaret Court Arena as they have paused play and closed the roof.<\/p>\n

Casper Ruud is up 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 3-2 against Marin Cilic with Cilic serving.<\/p>\n

Ruud was on top in the first two sets but Cilic is fighting back.<\/p>\n

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yesterday 11.55pm<\/p>\n

Remaining matches rescheduled<\/p>\n

There are two matches still playing at Melbourne Park, while the rest will be moved to Sunday.<\/p>\n

There are around 11 matches that are listed from today as being rescheduled.<\/p>\n

Most of them are junior or junior doubles matches but some mixed doubles contests were also moved to Sunday.<\/p>\n

Aussie pair Maya Joint and Matthew Romios had their game rescheduled as did another Aussie mixed pair in Talia Gibson and Matthew Ebden.<\/p>\n

Both their matches have been rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon.<\/p>\n

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yesterday 11.38pm<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m hungry\u2019: Djokovic\u2019s next opponent<\/p>\n

Czech No.16 seed Jakub Mensik respects Novak Djokovic but is hungry for success when the pair meet in the fourth round.<\/p>\n

Mensik acknowledged that Djokovic was a 10-time Australian Open champion and loved the Melbourne Park conditions but he plans to take the game to the Serbian legend.<\/p>\n

\"Jakub<\/p>\n

Jakub Mensik of Czechia celebrates winning the second set against Ethan Quinn of United States.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no tougher opponent here in the Australian Open, he\u2019s 10-time champion. I will do my best and prepare with my team,\u201d Mensik said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll keep showing up. I\u2019m hungry. Let\u2019s see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

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yesterday 11.32pm<\/p>\n

Mensik wins, sets up Djokovic clash<\/p>\n

Jakub Mensik is into the fourth round after beating Ethan Quinn on KIA Arena tonight.<\/p>\n

Mensik, the No.16 seed, won 6-2, 7-6, 7-6 and he will face Djokovic next round.<\/p>\n

He pumped his fists to the crowd but he knows he has a huge test to come.<\/p>\n

\"Jakub<\/p>\n

Jakub Mensik of Czechia plays a forehand against Ethan Quinn of United States.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n

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