Australian Open LIVE: Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev in epic five-set upset, Emma Raducanu issues injury update
The Australian Open has seen its biggest shock so far as 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien stunned three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic to reach the third round on his grand slam debut outside of the United States.
Tien completely outplayed Medvedev over the first couple of hours to take a commanding lead but the fifth seed saved match point in the third-set tiebreak as the contest went the distance, late into the night in Melbourne.
But the qualifier held his nerve and outlasted Medvedev in the final set tiebreak to win 6-3 7-6 6-7 1-6 7-6 (10-7) in the biggest match of his life, adding another major upset to a tournament that is witnessing a breakthrough of exciting young talent.
Tien’s victory against the former World No 1 and US Open champion was the biggest upset yet and came after four and 49 minutes, with the match finishing at almost 3am local time.
Earlier, British No 1 Katie Boulter could not progress to the third round for the first time as Veronika Kudermetova edged a tight contest. Boulter looked to have found the momentum, but Kudermetova raised her level in the decider, winning 7-6 2-6 6-2.
Emma Raducanu defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-5 but battled more injury problems during the victory. The 22-year-old played through pain struggling with her lower back, but Raducanu is hoping it’s just a “small niggle” after her preparations for the tournament were disrupted by back spasms.
Five-time grand slam winner Swiatek needed just one hour to cruise through, setting up a blockbuster match against Raducanu, who she is yet to drop a set against in three meetings.
Follow all the latest scores and results from Melbourne Park below:
Australian Open latest scores and results
Australian Open second round continues on day five
MATCH! Qualifier Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev in final set tiebreak at 3am
Emma Raducanu battles more injury problems but beats Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-5
Raducanu books third-round clash with five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek
Raducanu issues injury update after struggling with lower back in second-round win
MATCH! Katie Boulter knocked out after defeat to Veronika Kudermetova
Kudermetova battles through tight contest to win 7-6 2-6 6-2 against British No 1
Emma Raducanu battles more injury problems to reach Australian Open third round
17:01 , Eleanor Crooks
Emma Raducanu will take on five-time grand slam champion Iga Swiatek after battling through more injury problems to beat Amanda Anisimova in the second round of the Australian Open.
The former US Open champion had her preparations for the tournament disrupted by a back spasm and she had treatment for what appeared to be a lower back issue during the second set.
There were five more double faults – a significant improvement on the 15 in her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova – but that did not stop her reaching the last 32 for the first time here thanks to a 6-3 7-5 victory over big-hitting American Anisimova.
Emma Raducanu battles more injury problems to reach Australian Open third round
Australian Open: Learner Tien making waves for US tennis
16:35 , Jamie Braidwood
At 19, Learner Tien is also the youngest American man to reach the third round of the Australian Open since Pete Sampras in 1990.
He is only ranked 121th in the world.
Australian Open: Learner Tien's incredible run
16:23
Last week, Learner Tien saved match point in the first round of Australian Open qualifying against Gregoire Barrere.
Five wins later, he is through to the third round of his grand slam debut and will play France’s Corentin Moutet, in what is a wide-open section of the draw.
Australian Open: NextGen upsets continue
16:16 , Jamie Braidwood
What a remarkable tournament it has been. Are we seeing a changing of the guard at the top of men’s tennis?
18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca has beaten ninth seed Andrey Rublev
19-year-old Jakub Menskik has beaten sixth seed Casper Ruud
20-year-old Alex Michelsen has beaten 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas
... and now 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien has beaten fifth seed Daniil Medvedev
Australian Open: Learner Tien on victory
16:11 , Jamie Braidwood
Learner Tien deserves to say a few extra words and thanks the crowd for staying out as well as his family in California.
“I appreciate you guys staying out here. I know it’s late (it’s 3am in Melbourne). Thank you for staying out and honestly you got me through.
“I don’t know if my parents are still watching. I don’t know what time it is in California but if they still are, I love you guys, thank you guys for supporting from across the world.
“I wish you guys be here be but it means the world to me that you guys are trying that hard to watch me play.”
Australian Open: Learner Tien on victory
16:07 , Jamie Braidwood
Learner Tien was laughing to himself as he soaked in victory. He must be speechless, but let’s hear from him.
“I know I made it a lot harder than it could have been, but you know, whatever.
“Losing the third was tough. I had match point. That was disappointing to see the fourth after fighting from a break down.
“But in the fourth, I honestly had to pee so bad. So I was trying to finish it up fairly quick. But I also wanted to start the fifth serving. It all worked out!”
Australian Open: Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev
16:02
Tien raises his hands above his head in sheer disbelief. He looked out on his feet a couple of hours ago, but he found energy in the fifth set to play some stunning attacking tennis.
Fair play to Medvedev. He was furious at himself during the match but he is gracious at the net, as he shakes hands with the qualifier.
He has come through from the first round of qualifying to reach the third round! Amazing!
Australian Open: Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev
15:59 , Jamie Braidwood
He made his grand slam debut a few days ago.
Now 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien has knocked out three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev, in the match of the tournament.
The American wins 6-3 7-6 6-7 1-6 7-6 (10-7) in four hours and 49 minutes.
UNBELIEVABLE!
Australian Open; GAME, SET AND MATCH!
15:55 , Jamie Braidwood
HE’S DONE IT! LEARNER TIEN SHOCKS DANIIL MEDVEDEV! !
He wins 10-7 in the match tiebreak for the win of his life!
Australian Open: TIEBREAK! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-6 Learner Tien
15:54
MEDVEDEV GOES LONG ON THE BACKHAND!
9-7!
AND TWO MATCH POINTS!
Australian Open: TIEBREAK! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-6 Learner Tien
15:53 , Jamie Braidwood
Running forehand winner from Tien! Medvedev did not do enough with the volley and Tien finds the pass down the line!
7-7!
Medvedev is shaking cramp from his hand.
MASSIVE forehand winner from Tien! It’s on the line!
8-7!
Australian Open: TIEBREAK! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-6 Learner Tien
15:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Tien slices long, handing the mini-break back to Medvedev, who produces a hammer of serve out wide to take advantage.
Another brutal point... but Tien turns it around behind the drop shot! Medvedev was stranded and Tien wrestles the mini-break back.
6-5 to Medvedev.
Tien, again, stands his own in the baseline rally. Medvedev goes long.
6-6!
Australian Open: TIEBREAK! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-6 Learner Tien
15:45 , Jamie Braidwood
I cannot believe that Tien is still going. He takes a shot from Medvedev, that may have been drifting wide, and catches it on the full volley to crush the backhand winner.
3-2 up.
He tries to run around Medvedev’s second serve but this time can’t find the winner.
3-3.
Another monster rally. 23 shots. But Medvedev this time outlasts the 19-year-old. Two points in a row.
4-3 to Medvedev.
Australian Open: TIEBREAK! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-6 Learner Tien
15:42
After four and a half hours, we move into a match tiebreak! First to 10 points!
And Tien crushes the backhand winner on the opening point!
Another epic rally - Tien outlasts Medvedev, who nets! The mini-break goes to Tien.
Australian Open: BREAK! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-6 Learner Tien
15:40 , Jamie Braidwood
MONSTER backhand winner from Tien! Extraordinary! And it followed a forehand winner on the point before.
15-30, and now Medvedev goes wide! Two break points to take us into a match tiebreak!
INSANE!!!!!!! Tien does it! He makes the return from about a mile off the court, and then steps in to thrash the backhand winner.
What a return game, what a break, what a match!
Australian Open: BREAK! *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 6-5 Learner Tien
15:37
Medvedev comes out from the rain delay and finds his best attacking tennis for a while!
A forehand winner is followed by more aggressive play, and Tien goes long!
Two break points: Medvedev throws everything at this rally, and he breaks Tien!
The qualifier is pushed back onto his backhand corner and nets!
That’s a huge moment. He’ll serve for the match next. Is that it for the 19-year-old?
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 5-5 Learner Tien*
15:31
Ridiculous. About 20 or so ball-kids, who have had to stay on site due to the late finish, are now having to dry the court with beach towels.
But they have managed. We’re back underway, although that five minute delay or so could not have been ideal.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 5-5 Learner Tien*
15:28 , Jamie Braidwood
You’re kidding! It’s raining! Play is stopped!!!
At 5-5 15-15 in the fifth set, at 2:30 in the morning!
It’s not a torrential downpour or anything, he players are staying on the court, but the court is getting wet
This is going to lead to a stoppage, for sure.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 5-5 Learner Tien*
15:27 , Jamie Braidwood
30-30 on the Medvedev serve, with Tien two points from victory and the fifth seed two away from defeat, Medvedev produces an astonishing behind the back volley to stay alive.
Had he got that wrong, it would have been match point.
It’s followed by a 27-point rally, which Medvedev finishes by whacking an incredible backhand volley winner.
He survives.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 4-5 Learner Tien
15:18
Medvedev blitzes the hold of serve, landing three quick points in a row to immediately throw it back to Tien.
The rallies are all now being played on Tien’s service games - but the 19-year-old comes up with back-to-back forehand winners.
TIen is crushing his left-handed forehand and it helps him to a massive hold of serve. He moves a game away.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 3-4 Learner Tien
15:13 , Jamie Braidwood
Tien raises his hand and asks for more as he grinds through another game to edge ahead against Medvedev.
Somehow, the 19-year-old just able to maintain the rally, going toe to toe with the three-time champion up and down the Margaret Court Arena.
Every time you think he’s out, Tien finds something else.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 3-3 Learner Tien*
15:07 , Jamie Braidwood
And now back level as Medvedev’s serve returns to its level.
Perhaps he has to pretend that he’s still behind.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 2-3 Learner Tien*
15:05 , Jamie Braidwood
BREAK! Once behind, Medvedev finds some firepower again. Tien slices into the net with Medvedev asking questions in the rallies again.
On break point, Medvedev directs the forehand down the line with pace and Tien can’t return on the slide.
Back on serve.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 1-3 Learner Tien*
14:59 , Jamie Braidwood
BREAK! Remarkable. Tien breaks first in the decider.
Medvedev was in complete control but pushes his backhand wide to bring up break point.
Tien is able to retrieve on both sides, sprinting behind the baseline, and Medvedev fires long on the forehand.
Another twist.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 1-2 Learner Tien
14:54
Another boost for Tien’s weary legs. He holds to love, getting his serve firing once more.
The 19-year-old is still holding up in the rallies.
Maybe this was not as inevitable as I thought.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 0-1 Learner Tien
14:48 , Jamie Braidwood
Learner Tien is not going anywhere just yet. The 19-year-old saves three break points, coming out on top in a series of lung-busting rallies against Medvedev to hold.
It’s a small step, but a big one. Should be important for his confidence after the 6-1 previous set.
Australian Open: SET! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 6-1 Learner Tien*
14:33
Tien manages to get on the board but Medvedev rolls through his service game to win a one-sided set 6-1.
The fifth seed has settled now after saving match point in the tiebreak, and Tien looks knackered.
Surely Medvedev wins it from here? Or was Tien saving some energy for the fifth?
The 19-year-old qualifier, who is making his grand slam debut, seemed to be cramping.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 2-0 Learner Tien
14:26 , Jamie Braidwood
Oh no... the slide of Learner Tien continues as he crashes a tired forehand into the net post and Medvedev breaks.
The 19-year-old looks to be turning to the fifth set already and Medvedev is racing away with this.
Either way, there seems to be an inevitability about Medvedev’s win now. Tien looks to be fading fast.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 2-0 Learner Tien
14:16 , Jamie Braidwood
Medvedev breaks Tien love in the opening game of the third set.
A brutal blow for the American, who has to find a way to raise his game again after seeing match point in the tiebreak.
Medvedev is playing with assurance now, having been in this situation before.
Australian Open: SET! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 Learner Tien
14:10 , Jamie Braidwood
It’s 1AM in Melbourne and Medvedev is looking at another late night at the Australian Open.
Australian Open: SET! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 7-6 Learner Tien
14:08
Another net-cord from Tien, but this one drops on his side!
Medvedev wins the tiebreak 10-8 to stay alive, after saving match point!
From nowhere, Medvedev started serving rockets - including on 6-5 to save match point.
He gets over the line but he is still two sets to one down.
What a tiebreak.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 6-6 Learner Tien - TIEBREAK!
14:04 , Jamie Braidwood
Tien clips the net... it lands in to bring up match point!
But Medvedev saves it with a massive ace! It’s got to be his biggest serve of the match!
And now Tien pushes on the forehand but blasts long!
Set point Medvedev: Tien stays on the front foot and whacks the forehand, Medvedev can’t return!
8-8.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 6-6 Learner Tien - TIEBREAK!
14:02 , Jamie Braidwood
UNREAL! Another incredible rally - Tien saves set point with a forehand planted right into the corner!
Insane belief from the teenager!
6-6!
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 6-6 Learner Tien - TIEBREAK!
14:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Errors from Tien! The American goes for the big forehand winner after another punishing baseline rally!
Medvedev moves 5-4 up in the tiebreak with two serves to come...
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 6-6 Learner Tien - TIEBREAK!
13:56 , Jamie Braidwood
Learner Tien rips an unstoppable backhand winner onto the line to move 3-2 up!
Such confidence! A mammoth rally goes the qualifier’s way and puts more pressure on Medvedev.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 6-6 Learner Tien - TIEBREAK!
13:53 , Jamie Braidwood
Tien fires a zinger of a forehand winner but Medvedev’s serving has improved and the Russian holds to force the tiebreak.
The qualifier won the last won 7-4.
Another one and he will pull off the upset in the match of this life.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 4-5 Learner Tien
13:41 , Jamie Braidwood
Wild. Medvedev is given another foot-fault on 30-30, handing Tien break point.
And then Medvedev blasts wide on the backhand, getting the 19-year-old back on serve.
There’s a line judge who is having to face Medvedev staring right at him from about two feet away.
Tien rattles out a rapid love-hold, with confident striking on both wings and two forehand winners.
The American qualifier is a game away from the third round, on his grand slam debut.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 4-3 Learner Tien
13:37 , Jamie Braidwood
Break! A couple of huge misses from Learner Tien, and Daniil Medvedev breaks to lead the third set!
Tien stood over the net with the forehand but blasted it long of the baseline, and then on break point pushed the backhand wide.
An opportunity for Medvedev to close this out.
Australian Open: *Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 2-3 Learner Tien
13:26
Learner Tien passes a big moment to move 3-2 ahead in the third set.
The qualifier made a double fault to face a sticky 0-30, and then had to save break point.
But he holds his nerve and finds a forehand winner past Medvedev to keep his nose in front.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 1-1 Learner Tien*
13:15
A very rare, in this match at least, exchange of service holds between Tien and Medvedev.
The fifth seed went off court for about as long as he could managed in between sets.
Medvedev came through four five-set matches to reach the Australian Open final last year, including from two sets down against Emil Ruusuvuori.
If he is going to survive this, Medvedev will have to play long and late into the night once again. It’s already past midnight in Melbourne.
Australian Open: SET! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 Learner Tien
13:02 , Jamie Braidwood
So at the Australian Open so far...
18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca has beaten ninth seed Andrey Rublev
19-year-old Jakub Menskik has beaten sixth seed Casper Ruud
20-year-old Alex Michelsen has beaten 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas
... and now 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien is leading fifth seed Daniil Medvedev
Are we about to see another win for the next gen?
Australian Open: SET! Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-7 Learner Tien
12:59 , Jamie Braidwood
AMAZING! The 19-year-old Learner Tien steers a forehand winner down the line to take a two-set lead over Daniil Medvedev!
What a story this could be. Tien, on his grand slam debut, leads the former World No 1 and US Open champion.
Medvedev is angry and clearly out of sorts. But Tien has stepped up the occasion and stands on the brink of a major shock.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-6 Learner Tien
12:54 , Jamie Braidwood
This match is getting very weird! Medvedev receives a double foot-fault, costing him the point! Tien then puts away the winner to move 4-2 ahead.
Medvedev is furious and goes right up to a line judge, saying something into his face. But foot faults are measured electronically....
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 6-6 Learner Tien
12:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Another break of serve! Medvedev hands on and Tien gets a little tight, especially on the overhead.
Onto a tiebreak we go. Tien’s level just looks to be higher, though, and the American wins an epic 45-shot rally to move 2-0 ahead in the tiebreak!
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 5-6 Learner Tien*
12:44 , Jamie Braidwood
Incredible from Learner Tien! He breaks Daniil Medvedev again, and moves a game away from taking a two-set lead!
The lefty leans into a backhand and powers it down the lead to increase Medvedev’s frustration. His serve is being gobbled up time and time again.
But Tien is finding holding serve tough, too. Can he get over the line to take a big lead?
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 5-4 Learner Tien
12:35 , Jamie Braidwood
Medvedev levels after another break of serve and then manages to hold for the first time in four games.
Medvedev should be able to get out of trouble in this match but Tien looks to be a super player.
It always becomes a bit different, though, when the qualifier or wildcard actually takes the lead against a top seed.
Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-4 Learner Tien
12:28
Wow! The phenomenal Learner Tien breaks Daniil Medvedev for the third game in a row, to take the lead in the second set!
The 19-year-old wins a brilliant exchange at the net and then produces a stunning backhand lob to leave Medvedev stranded.
Medvedev launches his racket and receives a code violation (although he basically skimmed it along the court to avoid hitting anyone).
But this is sensational from Learner Tien. A set and a break up against the former World No 1.
Australian Open: Latest scores
12:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Daniil Medvedev is at it again.
Two days on from requiring five sets to beat the Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej, ranked 418th in the world, Medvedev drops the opening set to American qualifier Learner Tien on the Margaret Court Arena.
Tien, the World 121 and NextGen finalist, is only 19 years old and is playing at a grand slam for the first time, but he takes the opening set 6-3 against the three-time Australian Open finalist and former World No 1 Medvedev.
Medvedev was a break up in the second set but Tien has just broken back for the second time this set.
It’s 6-3 2-3.
Australian Open: Latest results
11:43 , Jamie Braidwood
Unreal scenes as Danielle Collins blows kisses to a booing crowd after beating the Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava in three sets.
Collins, who does not hold back in withholding her emotions on court, survived a scare to beat Aiava 7-6 4-6 6-2.
The American responded to the crowd by holding a hand to her ear and blowing kisses to the sound of even more boos on the Margaret Court Arena.
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner through to third round
11:16 , Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner is asked by John McEnroe how he manages to handle his emotions and control himself on court.
Sinner laughs and replies, “I think we are different, me and you!”
“Everyone has their own mentality and I’m quite happy with my one.”
Without wanting to land himself in trouble with McEnroe, Sinner laughs: “I think we should end this here.”
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner through to third round
11:06 , Jamie Braidwood
The defending champion speaks to John McEnroe on Rod Laver Arena.
“It’s always tough to play against someone I don’t know too well. He was serving really well in the beginning, better than I was. With the crowd it was an amazing atmosphere. It’s special for the Australians.
“But I have to be happy still with my performance. I don’t take things for granted and I’m very happy to be through to the next round.
“In every tournament there’s always [wildcards] who come in and make it tough. I can improve, yes, I was struggling with the wind at first. But I take it. It was a good chance to play the night session on a beautiful court. It was amazing.”
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-3 Tristan Schoolkate
11:03 , Jamie Braidwood
In the end, it was the briefest of scares. There did not seem to be too much of a gap between the World No 1 and World No 173 when Tristan Schoolkate led 6-4 3-3 midway through the second set.
But Jannik Sinner eventually found his level and closes out a dominant win against the Australian wildcard to continue his Australian Open defence. GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Still, the first set Sinner has dropped since October. Schoolkate can take some satisfaction out of that.
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-4 6-1 3-1 Tristan Schoolkate
10:46
Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate comes through the longest game of the match and seven deuces to get on the board in the fourth set.
This match is surely beyond him against World No 1 Jannik Sinner, but he didn’t deserve to be bagelled and gives the home fans something to celebrate.
Australian Open: Latest scores
10:21
Normal service has resumed on Rod Laver Arena.
Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate was cooking up a storm as he took the opening set 6-4 against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Midway through the second set, with the score at 3-3, Sinner had still yet to see a break point opportunity against the World No 173.
But Sinner has now turned it around. The World No 1 did find the break at last, and has run away with the third set.
After raising his level, Sinner leads 4-6 6-4 6-1 and is a set away from the third round.
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu last Brit standing in women's draw
10:10
Katie Boulter’s defeat means Emma Raducanu is the last British player left in the women’s draw, with the 22-year-old through to the third round of the Australian Open for the first time and playing Iga Swiatek next.
In the men’s draw, Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley are still going and they will aim to reach the last-16 tomorrow. Draper faces Aleksandar Vukic while Fearnley has a tough test against World No 2 Alexander Zverev.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter knocked out in second round
10:03 , Jamie Braidwood
Katie Boulter was aiming to make progress at the grand slams this season but defeat in the second round means the British No 1 is still yet to reach the third round of a major since the 2023 US Open.
It felt like that match could have gone either way after Boulter took it to the third, but Kudermetova - who is a former top-10 player - found her form from the first set to win the final four games of the contest
Kudermetova will play Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia next for a place in the last-16. This was a good draw for Boulter but her second-serve just did not stand up to Kudermetova’s aggressive returns in the decider.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 2-6 Veronika Kudermetova
09:54 , Jamie Braidwood
GAME, SET AND MATCH! The British No 1 is out.
Kudermetova fires the second-serve return winner past Boulter to advance.
That’s a tough defeat for Boulter. In a topsy-turvy match, Kudermetova was the stronger player in the deciding set.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 2-5 Veronika Kudermetova
09:52 , Jamie Braidwood
Boulter needs something special now, but finds an important ace out wide after Kudermetova wins the opening point.
Net-cord from Kudermetova! It lands just over. That’s cruel on Boulter, and Kudermetova backs it up with the backhand winner down the line.
Two match points.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 2-5 Veronika Kudermetova
09:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova has rediscovered her game and holds to love to move a game away from the third round.
The aces and forehand winners are flowing as she backs up the break.
The momentum looks to have turned again and Boulter must find another comeback to stay alive.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 2-4 Veronika Kudermetova*
09:48
BREAK! Kudermetova strikes first in the third set. After a patient return game, she cracks her forehand at Boulter to come from 30-15 down and take the break.
Impressive depth from Kudermetova on break point, after Boulter undercooked a drop shot on 30-15.
Australian Open: Latest results
09:44
The dream run of 18-year-old qualifier Joao Fonseca is over! Lorenzo Sonego snaps his 14-match winning run to reach the third round after an epic five-set battle.
It’s still be an incredible first grand slam from Fonseca, who beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev in his opening match. He bids farewell to the Brazilian fans but he will be back.
As for Sonego, that’s a gutsy win in the fifth set.
Elsewhere, Holger Rune has defeated former Australian Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini, 7-6 3-6 6-3 7-6.
Rune lets out a huge roar after beating the big-serving Italian 8-6 in the fourth set tiebreak. He has needed a statement win at the grand slams and the 21-year-old gets one to fight on.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 2-3 Veronika Kudermetova
09:38 , Jamie Braidwood
A real chance for Boulter here as she cracks the second-serve return deep and Kudermetova fires long to bring up 0-30.
But Kudermetova digs in. Boulter can’t clear the net with the forehand strike and the Russian finds two big serves on 30-30 to earn the hold.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 2-2 Veronika Kudermetova*
09:36 , Jamie Braidwood
Four games in and still no signs of a rally breaking out in this third set.
A return miss from Kudermetova is followed by a backhand into the net.
Stress-free hold from Boulter.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 1-2 Veronika Kudermetova
09:32 , Jamie Braidwood
A chance for Boulter. She lands a deep return into Kudermetova’s feet and the Russian can’t return from the baseline.
Break point. Boulter goes big down the line on the backhand but Kudermetova hangs on and saves with the attack to Boulter’s forehand.
Kudermetova finds the serves she needs on deuce and moves ahead. Two returns drift out from Boulter.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 1-1 Veronika Kudermetova*
09:27 , Jamie Braidwood
Three return misses in a row from Kudermetova and Boulter gets an opening hold of her own.
Yet to really see much of a rally in the third, as both players look to strike early on the returns.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 0-1 Veronika Kudermetova
09:24 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova gets to serve first in this deciding set and earns an opening hold with a body serve into Boulter, who puts the backhand into the net.
Both players have shown they are not afraid to attack any slower second-serves in this match so finding that first-serve consistency will be key for Boulter in the decider.
Australian Open: SET! Katie Boulter 6-7 6-2 Veronika Kudermetova*
09:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Boulter finds an ace on 0-15, but Kudermetova takes apart the second-serve on the return to move to 15-30.
Consecutive return misses from Kudermetova brings up the first set point for Boulter.
Kudermetova nets on the return and Boulter levels the match at a set-all!
Impressive response from Boulter, who at one stage was 5-1 down in the first set.
She kept her head after losing the tiebreak and was the dominant player, especially on the returns, in the second set.
Australian Open: BREAK! *Katie Boulter 6-7 5-2 Veronika Kudermetova
09:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova was heading towards a rapid service hold but Boulter rallies back from 40-0 down, getting to deuce with a forehand winner down the line.
What a return from Boulter! A forehand winner crosscourt is smacked past Kudermetova, bringing up break point.
Kudermetova fires wide and Boulter reestablishes her double-break. She will serve for the second set next.
Australian Open: BREAK! Katie Boulter 6-7 4-2 Veronika Kudermetova*
09:12 , Jamie Braidwood
Break! Kudermetova gets a break back and reduce Boulter’s lead in the second set.
There have been so many momentum swings in this match already, so Boulter needs to make sure she stays on top of the Russian.
Australian Open: Latest scores
09:09
A stunning scoreline on the Rod Laver Arena.
Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate takes an incredible 6-4 opening set over defending champion Jannik Sinner.
The World No 173 leads the World No 1.
Australian Open: Latest scores
09:06 , Jamie Braidwood
The 18-year-old sensation Joao Fonseca sparks wild scenes as he forces a fifth set against Lorenzo Sonego!
Fonseca, who stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his grand slam debut, has the Brazil fans on their feet as he goes the distance.
Australian Open: BREAK! *Katie Boulter 6-7 4-1 Veronika Kudermetova
09:04 , Jamie Braidwood
Boulter makes a statement of intent in the opening point, going after the serve with her backhand down the line.
The extra pace on the ball forces Kudermetova into the backhand miss and brings up two break points for Boulter.
Kudermetova saves the first with a rocket of a forehand but Boulter takes the second as Kudermetova pushes long!
The double break is secured.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 3-1 Veronika Kudermetova*
09:00 , Jamie Braidwood
A smooth hold from Boulter. Kudermetova was really going after her serve in the opening stages of the first set but the British No 1 is finding her spots more consistently now and rolls through another game.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 6-7 2-1 Veronika Kudermetova
08:55 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova turns defence into attack to find the forehand winner past Boulter, getting on the board in this second set.
Boulter looked to be taking that game to deuce but Kudermetova finds a hold, and looks to have shaken off that chest issue too.
Australian Open: Upset alert!
08:54 , Jamie Braidwood
Frances Tiafoe is the biggest casualty of day five of the Australian Open as the American 17th loses in five sets to Fabio Marozsan.
The Hungarian was two sets to one down, but comes through in three hours and 17 minutes against Tiafoe to win 6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-1.
A bad defeat for Tiafoe. Losing 6-1 in the fifth set is not what you would expect from the US Open semi-finalist.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-7 2-0 Veronika Kudermetova*
08:51
Boulter backs up the break as Kudermetova fires the backhand long. A good, aggressive start to the second set from Boulter.
Take away the tiebreak and the British No 1 has won seven of the last eight games.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 6-7 1-0 Veronika Kudermetova
08:47 , Jamie Braidwood
Break! That’s excellent from Boulter! A brilliant return game from the British No 1 and she continues the momentum of the second half of the opening set to break Kudermetova in the first game.
A forehand winner to bring up two break points was followed by a deep return to the Kudermetova backhand. Boulter popped the volley into the open court and she strikes first in set two.
Australian Open: SET! Katie Boulter 6-7 Veronika Kudermetova
08:43 , Jamie Braidwood
A strange one. After 25 minutes, Kudermetova led 5-1 and looked to be sailing towards a win.
But the momentum has turned, with Boulter mounting a comeback and Kudermetova receiving treatment on her chest.
Even though Kudermetova took the set, Boulter will know that she is right in this match.
Australian Open: SET! Katie Boulter 6-7 Veronika Kudermetova
08:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Huge effort from Kudermetova to reach the Boulter volley, and put away the forehand winner from the angle.
It brings up three more set points for Kudermetova at 6-3.
She only needs one: Boulter can’t return the big first serve and, after all that, Kudermetova takes the first set.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-6 Veronika Kudermetova - Tiebreak!
08:36 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova makes an excellent start as she is one again able to find depth to take away the Boulter strike. A big serve down the middle moves the Russian into an early 3-0 lead in the tiebreak.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-6 Veronika Kudermetova - Tiebreak!
08:34 , Jamie Braidwood
Boulter pressed for the break on 15-0 but Kudermetova produced excellent defence and depth to win the longest rally of the match so far.
From there, she holds to love and stops the Boulter run to force the tiebreak. Boulter would have taken that at 1-5 down, but Kudermetova is finding her rhythm again.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 6-5 Veronika Kudermetova*
08:30 , Jamie Braidwood
The British No 1 is flowing now. The forehand and serve are firing and Boulter moves to 40-0.
A backhand down the line just clips the net-cord but lands in for the winner for the love-hold.
She moves ahead, after being 5-1 down in this set!
Australian Open: Break! *Katie Boulter 5-5 Veronika Kudermetova
08:26 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova looks to be moving alright but the Russian gives up a double fault, and Boulter then takes the sensible approach of moving her opponent around the court.
Kudermetova nets on the backhand and faces a pressure point on 15-30, she nets again on the forehand and Boulter will have a look at break point on 30-40.
And Boulter takes it! Kudermetova is pushed back as Boulter catches the baseline and the Russian sends her forehand out of play.
Four games in a row for Boulter. What a turnaround.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 4-5 Veronika Kudermetova*
08:24 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova is back on court after the medical timeout and will now try to serve for the set for the second time.
Australian Open: Latest scores
08:23 , Jamie Braidwood
Elsewhere at the Australian Open, Lorenzo Sonego has hit back against Joao Fonseca.
The Italian is now leading after winning the second and third set. The third was 6-1.
Matteo Berrettini won the second set to level against Holger Rune, but the Dane is up a break in the third.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 4-5 Veronika Kudermetova - TIMEOUT
08:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova is having her pulse taken by a doctor and is now lying on her front.
The medical timeout has been taken with Kudermetova receiving treatment on her back.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 4-5 Veronika Kudermetova*
08:16 , Jamie Braidwood
Three games in a row for Boulter and Kudermetova has now called the physio on 5-4.
The Russian struggled with injuries last year so this will be a worrying sight for her team. Kudermetova is pointing to her chest.
Boulter takes the time-out to talk with her team. The British No 1 had managed to find some momentum before the stoppage.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 4-5 Veronika Kudermetova*
08:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Maybe this set is not done after all! Back-to-back forehand winners from Boulter, followed by an unreturned serve down the middle, moves her to 40-0.
Kudermetova punishes another Boulter second serve down the line to get back to 40-30, but the Russian then nets.
Over to Kudermetova, who was unable to take any of the three set points in her previous service game.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 3-5 Veronika Kudermetova
08:11
Boulter breaks with the backhand winner down the line off Kudermetova’s serve!
The British No 1 stays alive by saving three set points and getting a break back.
Positive from Boulter.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 2-5 Veronika Kudermetova
08:09 , Jamie Braidwood
Boulter looks to ask the question but Kudermetova responds with the forehand winner hit cleanly at 15-30.
A big first serve follows from Kudermetova and brings up set point.
Kudermetova is close to the ace out wide but double-faults on set point.
Boulter saves a second set point with the forehand winner behind Kudermetova.
A backhand miss follows on the third set point for Kudermetova - who has not closed this out yet.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 2-5 Veronika Kudermetova*
08:04
Something for Boulter to build on as she wins a strong attacking point on 15-30, and produces a couple of first serves to earn the hold.
This first set might be unsalvageable but it gives Boulter something to build on. The British No 1 needed three sets to beat Marino so won’t be fazed by needing to go the distance.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 1-5 Veronika Kudermetova
07:59 , Jamie Braidwood
Boutler’s fiancée, the World No 8 and top Australian player Alex de MInaur, raced to a straight-sets win earlier and is in the crowd to cheer on the British No 1.
Boulter received a lot of support in her opening win over Rebecca Marino and the crowd are trying to get Boulter back into this.
She has a look at the Kudermetova service game on 0-30, but swipes her racket in frustration as she makes the error.
Kudermetova has started very strongly on serve and takes the next three points in a row to move a game away from the set.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 1-4 Veronika Kudermetova*
07:55 , Jamie Braidwood
BREAK! Boulter’s serve is put under real pressure by Kudermetova’s big returns, bringing up two more break points.
Boulter looked to be in control behind the forehand, but Kudermetova defends in the corner before finding the deep strike.
It catches Boulter out and the Russian secures the double break. A very strong start from Kudermetova.
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 1-3 Veronika Kudermetova
07:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Kudermetova has a career-high ranking of nine in the world and has started off like a former top-10 player today.
She moves into position to consolidate the break but Boulter digs in and gets back to deuce.
Kudermetova lets out a huge roar as Boulter stretches but can’t return the second-serve down the middle.
Kudermetova finds the first serve and Boulter fires the forehand long.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 1-2 Veronika Kudermetova*
07:46 , Jamie Braidwood
BREAK! A double fault from Boulter opens the door to Kudermetova and the Russian strikes the backhand winner on 30-30 to bring up break point.
Kudermetova then jumps on the second serve from Boulter, putting her in position to find the pass from inside the baseline. The first break goes against the British No 1
Australian Open: *Katie Boulter 1-1 Veronika Kudermetova
07:42
A swift return from Kudermetova, who dropped down the rankings last year after a difficult time with injuries.
Boulter, who is at her career-high ranking of 22 in the world, did not make it past the second round of a grand slam last season.
This is a big opportunity to climb further in the rankings.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter 1-0 Veronika Kudermetova*
07:39 , Jamie Braidwood
Here we go! Underway on Court Three as Katie Boulter faces former top-10 player Veronika Kudermetova for a place in the third round.
It’s been a very good week for British players in Melbourne, with Jack Draper, Jacob Fearnley and now Emma Raducanu all through to the third round.
Boulter has never reached the third round, but makes a good start as she holds with an ace.
Australian Open latest scores
07:25 , Jamie Braidwood
American Alex Michelsen has successfully backed up his first-round victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas by beating Australian wildcard James McCabe in straight-sets on Court 3.
That means that Katie Boulter will be next up. The British No 1 is looking to join Emma Raducanu in the third round for the first time, and plays the Russian player Veronika Kudermetova.
Australian Open latest scores: Fonseca takes tiebreak
07:11 , Jamie Braidwood
The boy wonder is at it again: Joao Fonseca converts his fourth set-point to take the opening set against Lorenzo Sonego, much to the delight of the many Brazil fans in the crowd.
The 18-year-old is playing in just his second grand slam match after beating ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Australian Open debut on Tuesday.
Elsewhere, in something of a popcorn match, Holger Rune takes the first-set tiebreak to lead Matteo Berrettini. A clash of two big names for the second round.
Australian Open: Emma Raducanu looks ahead to Iga Swiatek clash
06:54 , Jamie Braidwood
Emma Raducanu will face second seed Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round, in what is her fourth meeting with the five-time grand slam champion.
Raducanu is yet to take a set off Swiatek in their three previous meetings, with the former World No 1 winning 7-6 6-3 in their most recent match in Stuttgart last season.
“She is a top player. She's been really consistent over the last quite a few years. It's going to be a match for me where I feel like I don't really have much expectation externally.
“I think you always have the pressure that you put on yourself to perform to your best ability, which is not really going to change, but that's every match.
“I think I'm going to enjoy playing in a great atmosphere. I think the last two matches I've had the crowd has been amazing, the support here. I've really felt at home.
“I'm looking forward to going out there and testing my game against the best, because ultimately, you play tennis, and you live for these matches. It's going to be a great buzz of adrenaline.”
Click here to read the full blog on The Independent's website
