AO: Medvedev survives four-set scare; Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance

Top stars advanced at the Australian Open, with Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff reaching the third round. Medvedev battled past Quentin Halys in four sets, while Alcaraz overcame Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets. Sabalenka cruised past Bai Zhuoxuan, and Gauff delivered a dominant win over Olga Danilovic. Elina Svitolina and Andrey Rublev also progressed to the round of 32.