Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish compatriot Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 at the Canadian Masters on Thursday, a day after stunning world number one Daniil Medvedev.
Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.
Williams had little trouble against the 31-year-old German although the gusty breezes at Auckland Tennis Centre played havoc with her ball toss, especially when she was serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set.
The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.
Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American Alison Riske to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 and successfully defend her Wuhan Open title on Saturday.
Madison Keys swept past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with Petra Kvitova after the Czech defeated Ajla Tomljanovic.
Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win
Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.
Naomi Osaka settled her nerves and stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open by beating Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Gippsland Trophy warm-up tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Nadal had a solid start, but the 35-year-old struggled physically towards the end of the contest
Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.
On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.
Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open
Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.
Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.
A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.
Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed Tsitsipas halted the match to attend to a broken shoe lace.
Images from Day 8 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.
IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
