Tennis. Australian Open – Djokovic drops another set, Alcaraz and Bonzi in the 3rd round

The second round ofAustralian Open 2025 started this Tuesday. Six Blues were placed on the program. Benjamin Bonzi showed the way by reaching the third lap. However, it is over for Hugo Gastonwho was forced to abandon. A derby will take place between Arthur Son and Quentin Halys. Ugo Humbert and Arthur Cazaux will also be eagerly awaited. Among the big names, Carlos Alcaraz rolled out to rush into the third round. Novak Djokovic dropped another round but he also did the job to continue the adventure. Alexander Zverev will try to imitate them.

Video – Carlos Alcaraz in the 3rd round of the Australian Open

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Bonzi in the 3rd round, Gaston retires, Humbert, Cazaux and Halys-Fils to come

Benjamin Bonzi was the first to secure his ticket to the round of 16. The Gardois contained in four rounds Francesco Passaro. Trailing two sets to zero, the Italian became dangerous again but the Habs were able to close the door on him (6-2, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4). He could have found Friday Hugo Gaston. But the Toulouse man, affected in the abdominals, threw in the towel in the face of Jiri Lehecka. The Czech is a serious customer. Bonzi will have to pull out all the stops.

A duel between Frenchmen opposes Arthur Sonwinner ofOtto Virtanen in the first round, and Quentin Halyswho won against Adam Walton. During their only meeting at Montpellierthe advantage had turned in favor of Fils. The winner of this match will challenge Ugo Humbert or Hadi Habib for a future clash between French people. The French number 1 will face the Lebanese qualifier who became the first player from his country to qualify for the second round after his match against Bu Yunchaokete. Arthur Cazaux continues its good streak in Australia. After his round of 16 finish last year, he is on a mission to do the same this season. His victory in five sets against Sebastian Baez in the first round did him good and he is ready to challenge Jacob Fearnleyfaller of Nick Kyrgios.

Alcaraz on the move, Djokovic gives up another set, Zverev to come

Carlos Alcaraz did not tremble in the face of Alexander Shevchenko. This Wednesday, he raised the bar by punishing Yoshihito Nishioka, 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, in the second round of the Australian Open. The Japanese had lost the first two rounds in less than an hour… “Carlitos” dictated his law with 14 aces, 36 winning shots and no break points conceded. A real demonstration. Alcaraz could become the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments. The motivation is there. He will rub shoulders with Nuno Borges in the third round. The first week could be perfect and above all express.

Novak Djokovic faced Jaime Faria. The Portuguese from qualifying played his luck bravely and even managed to take a set from the winner 10 times in the competition. Accompanied byAndy Murray on the bench, “Djoko” still managed his match well to win 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2. Nole gets his bearings and moves forward. In the third round, he will take a test against Tomas Machac. The opportunity to really gauge Djokovic.

Alexander Zverevworld number 2, is opposed to Peter Martinez in the second round. After eliminating Lucas PouilleIt is Martinez who will attempt to create the exploit. If the German wins, he could face another Frenchman. The winner of the match between Arthur Cazaux et Jacob Fearnley will potentially have the opportunity to challenge the world number 2.