Thrilling Matches and Surprising Victories Mark Australian Open Day Two

The second day of the Australian Open featured several exciting matches, including victories by Casper Ruud, Iga Swiatek, and Jessica Pegula. Marin Cilic won 13 consecutive games, while Coco Gauff and Alex de Minaur also advanced to the next round. Notably, Felix Auger-Aliassime retired due to injury.

The second day at the Australian Open brought a series of electrifying matches, with notable performances from top seeds and emerging stars alike. Casper Ruud, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, comfortably defeated Italy's Mattia Bellucci in straight sets to secure his place in the second round where he will face Jaume Munar.

In a hard-fought encounter, Iga Swiatek overcame tough resistance from Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue. The Polish superstar, determined to add another Grand Slam to her collection, clinched victory in a tense first set tiebreak before closing out the match.

The day was not without drama, as Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his match due to injury, handing victory to Portugal's Nuno Borges. Meanwhile, Marin Cilic showed exceptional form by winning 13 straight games against Daniel Altmaier, demonstrating the seasoned player's resilience as he progresses further in the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)