Australian Open 2026: Swiatek, Djokovic and Andreeva in action on day two – live

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Andreeva and Vekic are out on Court…

Back with Fearnley, he holds for 6-5 in the fourth; can Majchrzak serve out for a breaker, or will scoreboard pressure get to him?

In the ANZ Arena, Shapovalov has taken the second set to lead Bu 6-3 7-6(3) 1-0, and if he’s in nick, he’s good enough to go deep in a major, though probably not here – he’d face Sinner in the last eight, should he make it that far. But otherwise, his lefty power-game is dangerous, if he can put it all together.

On telly, Mac’s talking about Anisimova, whose time is surely coming. She was close to a major last year and if she continues improving – perhaps even if she doesn’t – one will surely be hers soon. Her backhand is one of the best shots in the game, she’s working out how to win big matches, and her easy power is an absolute joy.

I guess I’m going to watch Fearnley, who’s been broken back in set three but leads Majchrzak 4-3, while trailing 2-1; then, when Yuan v Swiatek and Vekic v Andreeva start in 10 minutes or so, them; and, perhaps Lehecka v Gea.

Stan Wawrinka beats Laslo Djere 5-7 6-3 6-4 7-6(4)

The oldest wild-card entrant in Aussie open history – and 2014 champ – justifies his presence in a draw that is blessed to have him. Next for Stanimal: Lehecka or Gea.

Stan Wawrinka celebrates with the crowd after progressing to round two. Photograph: Fred Lee/Getty Images

Preamble

G’day and welcome to the Australian Open 2026 – day two!

It’s been fairly regulation gear so far this session – Emma Navarro and Sofia Kenin have gone, beaten by Magda Linette and Peyton Sterns respectively, while Felix Auger-Aliassime retired against Nuno Borges and Learner Tien sneaked by Marcus Giron. Otherwise. though, it’s been swift victories for our main faces, with Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Victoria Mboko, Andrey Rublev and Amanada Anisimova all moving on in straights.

However, here are howevers, most particularly the wonderful Stan Wawrinka, who we must enjoy while we still can and who leads Laslo Djere by two sets to one, while Jacob Fearnley is on the comeback trails, down 2-1 against Kamil Majchrzak but up a break in set for. And to come in the evening session, we’ll be enjoying Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic – who may find Pedro Martínez tricky – while Donna Vekic can be good enough to trouble Mirra Andreeva, likewise Mattia Bellucci against Casper Ruud.

Otherwise, Denis Shapovalov is on court, leading Yunchaokete Bu by a set; Paula Badosa is also up a set; and to come, among others, are Alexei Popyrin, Jiri Lehecka, Elise Mertens and Barbora Krejcikova v Diana Shnaider.

Let’s hit the road, mate!