Overview

• Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa, both competing at the Australian Open, have advanced to the third round after defeating their respective opponents.
• Tsitsipas, who was the runner-up in last year's Australian Open, will face French star Luca Van Assche in the third round.
• Badosa, who is making a comeback after a six-month hiatus due to a spinal injury, will face Amanda Anisimova in her next match.
• Tsitsipas and Badosa, who confirmed their relationship in June 2023, have been seen supporting each other on and off the court, including post-match recovery sessions in the gym.
• Both players had a challenging start to the 2024 season due to injuries, with Tsitsipas withdrawing from the 2023 ATP Finals due to a lower back injury.