On the side of the Brisbane ATP 250there are lots of people coming to prepare a few days before the start of the first Grand Slam of the season. And for the players, there is no question of going overboard to celebrate the new year, serious things have started well. After the successful entry into the running of Novak Djokovic mardi, Grigor Dimitrov (n°2) mastered 6-2, 7-6(5) his round of 16 against the Australian Aleksandar Vukic68th in the world. The Bulgarian wants to keep his place in the Top 10… On the French side, Benjamin Bonzi was stopped by a second Chilean blade. After eliminating Alejandro Tabilohe “took the wall” (6-2, 6-3) against Nicolas Jarry. But the Gardois, 75th in the world, will nibble places in the ATP.
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Thompson wants to confirm “at home”
The local Jordan Thompsonauthor of the best season of his career in 2024 will play against the young Alex Michelsen. The American emerged victorious in a crazy first-round match against Christopher O’Connellanother Australian, 12 to 10 in the tie-break of the third set. Thompson won their only match last year at Los Cabos. Finally, Live in Lehecka will want to honor his status as a top 30 player against Yoshihito Nishiokaan opponent he has not yet encountered.
The program and results for this Wednesday in Brisbane
Pat Rafter Arena
Not before 3:30 a.m.
[2] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – [WC] Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-2, 7-6(5)
Not before 5:30 a.m.:
[1] Nikola Mektic (CRO)/Michael Venus (NZ) – [WC] Nick Kyrgios (AUS)/Novak Djokovic (SER) 6-2, 3-6, 10-8
Not before 11 a.m.:
[8] Jordan Thompson (AUS) – Alex Michelsen (USA)
Show Court 1
From 2h00
Jiri Lehecka (CZE) – [Q] Yoshihito Nishioka (JAP) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4
Court 10
From 2am
Nicolas Jarry (CHI) – [Q] Benjamin Bonzi (France) 6-2, 6-3
