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The second round kicked off at the 2025 Australian Open, and it was a busy day, with Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka all advancing. Here's how the action panned out.

The third day of the 2025 Australian Open on Wednesday was filled with drama as No. 7 Novak Djokovic survived a scare against qualifier Jaime Faria, and No. 3 Coco Gauff was pushed to the brink by Jodie Anna Burrage.

Highlights of the fifth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (all times GMT): 1128 COLLINS SETS UP KEYS CLASH Former Australian Open finalist and 10th seed Danielle Collins overcame a second-set scare to beat Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava 7-6(4) 4-6 6-2 to reach the third round,