Saturday's reports and reaction
Laura Robson, the presenter on TNT Sports, describes it as “pure kismet” that Jannik Sinner’s match against Eliot Spizzirri was halted when it was due to extreme heat. The Italian was cramping badly at the time and said afterwards that he “got lucky”.
Below you will find links to all our Australian Open news pieces from today, including a report on Naomi Osaka’s injury-enforced withdrawal. Stan Wawrinka also bowed out today, at 40, after a four-set defeat by Taylor Fritz.
“I had so many emotions here the last 20 years because of you guys,” Wawrinka told the crowd after his loss. “It’s been an amazing journey. I won my first grand slam here. I’ve always enjoyed being back, so much support, and the reason I was still playing is because of you, because of the love of the game, the emotion you can give me. I’m sad to leave but it’s been an amazing journey.
“All those years, guys, I saw you enjoying the tennis, I saw you supporting us, I saw you drinking [he laughs and so do the fans] – the other day I told you about it – and now I can enjoy. If you don’t mind I would like to share a beer with Craig [Tiley, tournament director].”
Wawrinka then went to the drinks box and grabbed a couple of cans, one for him and one for Tiley, and they have a drink. A nice way to bow out. (Apparently, it was ginger beer).
That is the lot from us for today. Thanks for reading and we’ll be back tomorrow for more.
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