MAXIME CRESSY

Alize Cornet has finally reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament in her 63rd attempt.

The timing for Jessica Pegula’s run to the Australian Open quarterfinals has even accommodated another of her sporting passions.

The timing for Jessica Pegula's run to the Australian Open quarterfinals has even accommodated another of her sporting passions. Pegula has been able to plan preparation around watching the Buffalo Bills in an NFL divisional play-off game in Kansas City. The Bills, owned by Pegula’s parents, play the Chiefs mid-morning local time in Melbourne, and she'll settle in with her sister to watch it on TV.

Daniil Medvedev overcame Nick Kyrgios and all his tricks and the constant noise of a boisterous crowd to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

After reaching the U.S. Open final last year with no fans, Victoria Azarenka appreciates playing in front of people again.

Maxime Cressy had heard people chanting his name in college, when he twice clinched big wins against his rival school.