Australian Open 2025: Upsets and New Records

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open after overcoming Clara Tauson in a challenging match, securing a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory despite tough conditions. Learner Tien made headlines by becoming the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open's third round since 1990, defeating Daniil Medvedev in a dramatic five-set match. American qualifier Tristan Boyer is playing under the shadow of personal distress due to the California wildfires affecting his family. On the men's side, Jordan Thompson was eliminated due to a foot injury, leaving Australia with only one seeded player in the tournament. Nuno Borges, who defeated Thompson, expressed sympathy for his opponent's injury while looking forward to his next match against Carlos Alcaraz.