Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic grinds out a win, Venus limps out and more
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic had to battle hard to reach the third round of the 2021 Australian Open. The double defending-champion posted a hard-fought 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(2), 6-3 over American Francis Tiafoe. There was, however, disappointment for the likes of Petra Kvitova and Venus Williams, who crashed out of the year's first Grand Slam. Here we take a look at some of the major matches from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Venus Williams
Sorana Cirstea
Garbine Muguruza
Marton Fuscovics
Novak Djokovic
Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns to Francis Tiafoe of the USA in their second-round match at Australian Open 2021. Djokovic posted a 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(2), 6-3 win. "Very tough match," said a relieved Djokovic on court, his voice faint and hoarse from the battle. "Also difficult conditions. While we had sun on the court it was very, very warm," he added. (Source: Twitter)