HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Australian Open day four

Reuters| Melbourne | Australia

Updated: 17-01-2024 08:47 IST | Created: 17-01-2024 08:47 IST

Highlights of the fourth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, all times local (GMT +11): 1405 'SKINNY' SINNER DREAMS OF BAYWATCH BODY

Jannik Sinner joked that he dreams of beefing up and having a physique like that of actors in the 1990s TV series "Baywatch". "Tomorrow I have a day off, trying to practice myself into match rhythm. I also will go to the gym. Even if you can’t see it, I'm skinny ... but it's okay," Sinner said after his win over Jesper De Jong.

Asked how much he weighed, the Italian quipped: "It's a secret, guys. Of course it's all muscle. Unfortunately not but it's ok. I'm happy with my physicality at the moment. Of course it's a dream to have the Baywatch physique but it's ok." READ MORE:

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Osaka still keen to keep busy after early Australian Open exit 1356 SINNER CRUISES INTO THIRD ROUND

Italian fourth seed Sinner barely broke sweat as he struck 26 winners en route to a dominant 6-2 6-2 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier De Jong. 1333 TIMOFEEVA DOWNS WOZNIACKI

Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva fought back from a set down to end the run of former world number one and 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki 1-6 6-4 6-1. 1320 'MATURE' 16-YEAR-OLD ANDREEVA DEFIES OWN EXPECTATIONS

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva said she had surprised even herself after playing breathtaking tennis in a straight-sets demolition of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur. "I'm really inspired by Ons. Before I started to play on the WTA Tour I always watched her matches. Now I had a chance to play her and in the first set I showed some amazing tennis. I didn't expect that from myself," Andreeva said.

"I'm a bit more mature than I was before. Last year I was 15, this year I've changed a lot and I think you can see that on the court." 1308 ANDREEVA STUNS JABEUR

Andreeva knocked out sixth seed 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.

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.

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