Aussie tennis identity John Millman has declared he 'felt really bad' for compatriot James Duckworth after 'fans' began cheering points he lost in his second-round match at Melbourne Park.

Journeyman James Duckworth has ruthlessly dispatched his first-round opponent in a clinical performance to kick off his Australian Open campaign.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, the men's doubles champions at Melbourne Park in 2022, retired while down 7-5, 3-2 against another Australian team, James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic. Both Kyrgios (strained abdominal muscle) and Kokkinakis (right shoulder trouble) came into the match dealing with physical issues after losses in singles.

Aussies successes were multiplied as a pair of James - McCabe and Duckworth - were among the six local men to advance

The Australian Open is over for the locals. Some Australians impressed and others didn't live up to expectations. Here's how we graded them.

Aussie journeyman James Duckworth pumps his fist in celebration ... was a close family friend who had also supported him at Melbourne Park last year before cutting a prominent figure in his ...

After a spirited run, Alex de Minaur was eliminated from the Australian Open at the quarter-final stage. His exit saw him become the final Aussie to fall at this year's Melbourne Park tournament. A total of 22 local hopes started the event across the men's and women's singles main draws.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, the men's doubles champions at Melbourne Park in 2022, retired while down 7-5, 3-2 against another Australian team, James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic. Both Kyrgios ...

Day 8 of the Australian Open will see the commencement of the tournament's second week. The fourth-round matches of the singles events will take place in Melbourne Park.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AP) _ Results Saturday from Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Alex Michelsen, United States, def. Karen Khachanov (19), Russia, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Gael Monfils, France, def. Taylor Fritz (4), United States, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

Thanasi Kokkinakis didn't have great news after retiring injured from his Australian Open men's doubles clash with Nick Kyrgios, revealing that he will need "a serious surgical procedure" after going against the doctors and going out to the court.

Coco Gauff discusses using the bathroom while wearing her outfit, Paula Badosa offers her boyfriend the chance to do better, and a young fan warms hearts in Melbourne. Here are the five quick hits from day six of the Australian Open.