MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, all times local (GMT +11):
1308 ANDREEVA STUNS JABEUR
Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva knocked out sixth seed Ons Jabeur to reach the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-0 6-2 win.
Three-times Grand Slam finalist Jabeur, who opted to skip this month’s warm-up events, was far off her best level throughout the match and committed 24 unforced errors.
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1148 WOZNIACKI, TIMOFEEVA GET PLAY UNDER WAY
Former champion Caroline Wozniacki began her second round contest against Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva as scheduled under the roof on John Cain Arena.
Big crowds made their way to Melbourne Park undeterred by the rain and grey skies.
1008 RAIN DELAYS START ON OUTER COURTS
Organisers said the start of play on the outer courts, which was scheduled for 11 a.m., would be delayed until at least mid-day due to persistent rain around Melbourne Park.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Melbourne; Editing by Peter Rutherford)