Australian Open day four AS IT HAPPENED: Alex de Minaur 'completely cracks' rival in four-set victory; Alexander Zverev battles through injury scare
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KEY MATCHES (AEDT)
Aryna Sabalenka def. Zhuoxuan Bai 6-3, 6-1
Carlos Alcaraz def. Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2
Elena-Gabriela Ruse def. Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-4
Alex de Minaur def. Hamad Medjedovic 6-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-1
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That's a wrap on Wide World of Sports' coverage of day four of the Australian Open.
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Hon out of the singles
That is a wrap on Priscilla Hon's time in the women's singles at the Australian Open.
Teenage sensation Iva Jovic proved too strong for the Australia, claiming victory in straight sets 6-1, 6-2.
It is not the end of her time on the courts in Melbourne Park though. She will return to action on Thursday at 2.30pm AEDT for the women's doubles event.
Hon will team up with America's Ashlyn Krueger for the event.
Demon's next rival locked in
It is official.
Frances Tiafoe of the United States will be Alex de Minaur's opponent in the third round.
The world No.29 defeated Francisco Comesana in a four-set match on Margaret Court Arena.
The final scores were 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in favour of Tiafoe.
Frances Tiafoe of United States celebrates a point. Getty
60min mark hit
We have just ticked over the one hour mark on Rod Laver Arena.
Iva Jovic has punched back in front, despite a resilient display from the local favourite.
Jovic looks to be in a hurry to get this match over with, powering her serves straight down the middle of the court while also attempting to bring Priscilla Hon into the middle.
She leads the set 4-2.
Hon firing back
Priscilla Hon has not let the harsh realities of the first set throw her gameplan off track for the second.
In fact, she has done the exact opposite and put her opponent on alert in a matter of minutes.
It's been quite a disruptive start for 18-year-old Iva Jovic, but it has not worn down her serve.
Hon leads the set 2-1.
Priscilla Hon celebrates a point against Iva Jovic. Getty
American claims the first set
Priscilla Hon has fallen short in the first set as America's Iva Jovic wins 6-1.
Impressively, she only had four unforced errors in that time, which earned her praise from Jelena Dokic.
"That is phenomenal in a six match set," she said in commentary on Nine.
Hon is on the board
After 20 minutes of action Priscilla Hon is on the board!
It is a fast-paced match on Rod Laver Arena, but unfortunately the points are not falling in favour of Hon.
She has shown strong signs that she has what it takes to test the world No.27.
Iva Jovic leads the first set 4-1.
Jovic flying
Well, it is not the start the local favourite is hoping for.
Iva Jovic has fired to an early 3-0 lead, dominating with her serves and returns in style.
There has been very little challenge in Jovic's quest to reach this point.
Another Aussie in action
Next up on Rod Laver Arena is another local star.
Priscilla Hon will take on America's Iva Jovic.
Zverev advances
One of the other top seeds in the men's singles draw, Alexander Zverev, is through to the third round after also overcoming a scare.
Zverev outlasted Alexandre Muller in four sets to win 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The world No.3 battled through an ankle issue and received attention from the physio at one stage, but will now advance at the grand slam.
