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.
