Džumhur and Tsitsipas Advance to Second Round of Australian Open Doubles**
In an intense and thrilling match at the Australian Open, Damir Džumhur and Petros Tsitsipas secured their spot in the second round of the doubles competition. The duo defeated the Indian-Polish pair of Anirudha Chandrasekar and Karol Drzewiecki in a closely contested battle, emerging victorious with a score of 2-1, clinching the sets 7-6, 2-6, 7-6.
After Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari’s early exits from the Australian Open, Petros Tsitsipas steps into the spotlight in the men’s doubles event. Originally meant to compete alongside his brother, Petros will now partner with Damir Džumhur from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their first match is scheduled against John-Patrick Smith and Gonzalo Escobar on January 16, marking a significant opportunity for the younger Tsitsipas on the Grand Slam stage.
In a thrilling display of tennis mastery, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios claimed a memorable victory at the Brisbane International, defeating Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8. The duo’s unique styles and exceptional play captivated the crowd, marking a triumphant return for Kyrgios after an injury hiatus and setting the stage for their continued success on the ATP Tour.