Overview
- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann 7–6 (7–4), 6–3, 6–2 after 2:44 to reach the third round and continue his push toward a career Grand Slam.
- Hanfmann received treatment for an abdominal issue after the second set but played on as Alcaraz tightened his grip on the match.
- Alexander Zverev is the only German man remaining and is scheduled to face France’s Alexandre Müller as the fourth match in John Cain Arena, no earlier than 8:30 CET.
- Laura Siegemund rallied past Liudmila Samsonova 0–6, 7–5, 6–4, while Eva Lys lost to Sorana Cîrstea and will forfeit ranking points from last year’s run.
- The event features a three-day first round and record prize money of A$111.5 million, contributing to packed days across Melbourne Park.