MELBOURNE, Australia — 6th-seeded Ons Jabeur is out of the Australian Seen in the second one around then being disillusioned through 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva 6-0, 6-2 on Wednesday.
The Russian teen, who used to be runner-up within the youth match right here latter yr, took good thing about 24 unforced mistakes through latter yr’s Wimbledon runner-up as she received in simply 54 mins.
Andreeva, who used to be making her fourth look in the principle draw of a Brilliant Slam match then debuting at latter yr’s French Seen, additionally had the honour of being the 1st participant via to the 3rd around at Melbourne Landscape this yr.
“I was really nervous before the match because I’m really inspired by Ons and the way she plays,” Andreeva mentioned. “Before I started on the WTA Tour, I always watched her matches and was always so inspired. Now I had the chance to play against her.”
Jabeur started the fit with a heavy ace unwell the center however temporarily discovered herself at the again footing as Andreeva capitalized on some uncharacteristic mistakes to cruise in the course of the opening poised in 20 mins, conceding 8 issues.
The fit used to be performed underneath the roof on Rod Laver Area, with drizzle inflicting the beginning of fits at the out of doors courts to be behind schedule for a number of hours.
Former champion Caroline Wozniacki started her second-round game towards Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva underneath the roof on John Cain Area.
Protecting girls’s champion Aryna Sabalenka headlines the night time fits upcoming Wednesday, 3 days then wrapping up the first-ever first Sunday at Melbourne Landscape.
Sabalenka, who received her first Brilliant Slam singles name right here twelve months in the past, faces Brenda Fruhvirtova.
The Related Press and Reuters contributed to this document.
