Tennis: Poland's Hurkacz, Fręch through to Round 2 at Australian Open

Poland's Hubert Hurkacz and Magdalena Fręch have advanced to the second round of the 2024 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. 

Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in action during the 2024 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

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The two Polish players made it through to Round 2 of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2024, on the hard courts of Melbourne, on Monday.

Hurkacz, the world no. 9 in men's tennis, beat Australia's 341-ranked Omar Jasika 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-2.

He will now face Jiri Mensik of the Czech Republic (world no. 144) in Round 2. 

Hubert Hurkacz beats Omar Jasika 7-6 6-4 6-2 at the Australian Open

Hubi started 2024 in an unforgettable way, helping Poland reach the United Cup Final for the first time in history

Looks like he’s carrying the good vibes into the first Slam of the season.

🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/pCYoihoMqR

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2024

Earlier in the day, Poland's 69-ranked Magdalena Fręch defeated home player Daria Saville (world no. 152) 6-7, 6-3, 7-5, in Round 1 of the women's tournament. 

Fighting Frech 💪 @MFrech97 moves into the AO second round for the first time outlasting Daria Saville 6-7(5) 6-3 7-5 👏#AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/svbzl0q9TH

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 15, 2024

Poland's world no. 1 Iga Świątek enters the competition on Tuesday, facing America's Sofia Kenin in the opening round. 

The 2024 Australian Open tournament runs until January 28. 

Source: polskieradio24.pl, ausopen.com, WTA Tennis