American Danielle Collins is out of the Australian Open following a straight-sets defeat by fellow countrywoman Madison Keys.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu. Also into the second week is 38-year-old Gael Monfils after he stunned fourth seed Taylor Fritz – with the veteran’s wife Elina Svitolina also enjoying a shock win immediately afterward on the same court.

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner recovered his composure after an early setback to storm into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday but Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca’s first Grand Slam campaign came to an end in the second round.

Danielle Collins was unapologetic about her run-in with tennis fans in Australia, but the brash American has joined the chorus of voices arguing that tennis must find ways to entertain new audiences.

It was a mixed bag for seeds on Day 7 of the Australian Open as the likes of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swaitek sailed to victories, while Taylor Fritz and Danielle were bundled out of the tournament.

Day 7 at the Australian Open is was a big one, with third round action wrapping up. Catch up with what happened at Melbourne Park here.

The final match of the day saw American Learner Tien, playing in his first major outside of the U.S. Open, upset No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev in a five-set classic, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6, that ended at 2:54 a.m. local time. Medvedev had reached three of the past four Australian Open finals, but could not fend off a ferocious Tien.

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Anticipation was at fever pitch as Danielle Collins returned to the court days after taunting the Aussie crowd, and the locals predictably had something waiting for her.

Day 7 of the Australian Open is in the books and it was perhaps fitting Danielle Collins’ straight sets exit was one of the final acts of the night.

The third round of the Australian Open continues on Saturday with second seed Iga Swiatek looking to maintain her perfect record against Emma Raducanu in a battle of former U.S. Open champions.

Former grand slam champions clash in the first match on Rod Laver Arena, followed by Australian hopeful Alex de Minaur. Follow live.