by Cameron Norrie is the last Welshman standing, and will play 11th seed Casper Ruud for a place in the last-16.
Norrie and Ruud have not played each other since 2022, but on all three occasions they have met Norrie who has previously lost to Norway, twice in straight sets.
World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz takes on Chinese star Juncheng Shang in a day session on Rod Laver Arena.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek is riding the momentum of an 18-match winning streak, having recently defeated the impressive challenge of Danielle Collins. No. will give 1 in the world against Linda Noskova from the Czech Republic in the third round.
On Margaret Court Arena, the day’s session will feature two heavyweights of the WTA tour. Two-time Melbourne champion Victoria Azerenka will face 11th seed and 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
As night falls, Daniil Medvedev faces Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 27th seed and quarterfinalist from last year’s championship.
What is the order of play on Saturday?
(always GMT)
Game Rod Laver Arena
From 1am: (12) Zheng Quinwen (Chn) v Wang Yafan (Chn), (2) Carlos Alcaraz (Esp) v Juncheng Shang (Chn)
From 8am: (1) Iga Swiatek (Pol) v Linda Noskova (Cze), (6) Alexander Zverev (Ger) v Alex Michelsen (USA)
Margaret Court Arena
From 1am: (14) Tommy Paul (USA) v Miomir Kecmanovic (Ser), (11) Jelena Ostapenko (Lat) v (18) Victoria Azarenka (Bel)
From 8am: (3) Daniil Medvedev (Rus) v (27) Félix Auger-Aliassime (Can), (19) Elina Svitolina (Ukr) v Viktorija Golubic (Swi)
John Cain Arena
From 12am: (27) Emma Navarro (USA) v Dayana Yastremska (Ukraine), (9) Hubert Hurkacz (Poland) v (21) Ugo Humbert (France), (11) Casper Ruud (Nor) v (19) Cameron Norrie (Photo)
Kia Arena
From 12am: Sloane Stephens (USA) v Anna Kalinskaya (Rus), (26) Jasmine Paolini (Ita) v Anna Blinkova (Rus), (13) Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) v Nuno Borges (Por)
1573 Arena
From 12am: Lloyd Glasspool (Photo) &(11) Jean-Julien Rojer (Ned) v Andre Goransson (Swe) & Albano Olivetti (Fra), Max Purcell & Jordan Thompson (Aus) v Hugo Nys (Mon) & (7) Jan Zielinski (Pol), Marcel Granollers (Spa) & Horacio Zeballos (Arg) v Andreas Mies (Ger) & John-Patrick Smith (Aus), Destanee Aiava & Maddison Inglis (Aus) v Storm Hunter (Aus) & (3) Katerina Siniakova (Cze), Liudmila Samsonova (Rus) & Andrea Vavassori (Ita) v Daria Saville & Luke Saville (Aus)
Court 3
From 2am: Yannick Hanfmann & Dominik Koepfer (Ger) v Rinky Hijikata & (16) Jason Kubler (Aus), Oceane Dodin (Fra) vs Clara Burel (Fra), Arthur Cazaux (Fra) vs (28) Tallon Griekspoor (Ned), Sara Errani & Jasmine Paolini (Ita) v Shuko Aoyama (Japan) & Aleksandra Krunic (Srb)
When are the Australian Open finals?
The women’s final is on Saturday, January 27. The men’s final takes place the following day: 28 January.
How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the UK
In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcast rights to live action from Melbourne and will be showing 260 hours of tennis. To watch Discovery+, an Entertainment & Sports pass is £6.99/month or £59.99 per year.
This year, Nick Kyrgios will be part of Eurosport’s English commentary team, and will be one of the highlights of the live camera stream from the commentary booth. Kyrgios will be joined in Australia by presenters John McEnroe, Barbara Schett and Laura Robson, and from a studio in London will be new host Rachel Stringer.
How to watch the Australian Open on TV in the US
ESPN has the broadcast rights to show the tournament.
Who are the defending champions?
Last year, Novak Djokovic claimed the men’s singles title for a record-breaking 10th time after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first grand slam singles title in the women’s draw when she defeated Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Latest odds
To win the men’s title
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Novak Djokovic 5/4
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Carlos Alcaraz 16/5
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Jannik sinner 5/1
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Daniel Medvedev 13/1
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Alexander Zverev 25/1
To win the women’s title
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Iga Swiatek 21/10
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Aryna Sabalenka 7/2
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Coco Gauff 13/4
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Mirra Andreeva 14/1
Which British players are involved?
In the men’s draw, Andy Murray and Dan Evans lost in the opening round and Jack Draper was knocked out in the second round. Cameron Norrie is the last remaining British player.
Among the women, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter made the second round but failed to reach the third round. Jodie Burrage was knocked out in the first round.
When did the Australian Open start?
The competition started on Sunday, January 14. The competition started on the first Sunday.
What is the prize money of the Australian Open?
Total prize money at this year’s Australian Open is a 13 per cent increase on 2023 – £46.3 million will be shared by the field with the winners taking home £1.68 million each.
“We have increased prize money for every round at the Australian Open with the big increases in qualifying and in the opening rounds of singles and doubles,” Tiley said. “We want to ensure that Australia remains the key to the world tennis season and that the players and their teams have everything they need to help them perform at their best and continue to enjoy the happy slam. “
