Qinwen Zheng and Laura Siegemund's match on John Cain Arena started promptly at 11am, with Zheng quickly asserting herself with a 2-1 lead in the first set.
Despite grey skies and drizzle delaying play on the outside courts until 11:30am, the conditions improved, with hopes for no further interruptions during the day.
In a remarkable performance, Alex De Minaur triumphed over Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets, all while remaining aware of his fiancée’s concurrent match.
Katie Boulter faced a tougher challenge but ultimately advanced to the second round, marking a significant achievement for British tennis at the Australian Open.
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