3 MATCHES TO WATCH

4-NAOMI OSAKA (USA) V 28-SU-WEI HSIEH (TPE) DAY SESSION MARGARET COURT ARENA

Osaka was blistering form through her early rounds, spending just two hours and two minutes on court but the third round brings a step up in opponent class with the plucky Hsieh.

1-SIMONA HALEP (ROM) V VENUS WILLIAMS (USA) EVENING SESSION MARGARET COURT ARENA

Halep hasn’t struggled to dispatch Williams in previous meetings, losing just seven games in two past wins. But more recent form suggests a battle. Both women have needed three sets to win in their opening rounds.

1-NOVAK DJOKOVIC (SRB) V 25-DENIS SHAPOVALOV (CAN) DAY SESSION ROD LAVER ARENA

Tennis’ world No.1 meets a talent predicted to hold that position in future years. The raky Canadian has been tipped for superstardom since defeating Alex de Minaur in the 2016 Wimbledon boys final.