Jabeur, Wozniacki shot down by Russian young guns

MELBOURNE — Sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki both fell victim to exciting young Russians in the Australian Open second round on Wednesday.

The veteran pair were no match for Mirra Andreeva and Maria Timofeeva, who emphatically stamped their mark on the opening Grand Slam of the year, which was marred by rain on day four.

Fourth seeds Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, along with local hopeful Alex de Minaur and world No 11 Barbora Krejcikova, however, had no trouble progressing.