We wrap up the second round of the Australian Open on Day 5 of the competition, with 16 women’s singles matches on tap Thursday. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on every match.

Amanda Anisimova, 23, who is currently in Melbourne for the Australian Open, has recently returned to the sport after taking an eighth-month mental health break.

Amanda Anisimova opted for the ultimate comfort fit on the eve of her Australian Open 2025 second-round clash against Emma Raducanu.

Amanda Anisimova, one of the biggest draws at this week's Singapore Open, has had to withdraw because of an injury she sustained while preparing for the tournament. Anisimova's last match was a

Xiyu Wang (No. 108 in the world) meets Amanda Anisimova (No. 35) in the Round of 32 at the Singapore Open.Her most recent time out, Anisimova fell to Emma Raducanu 3-6, 5-7 in the Round

And on Thursday, they'll meet for the first time, in the second round of the Australian Open. Plus: breaking down Fonseca vs. Sonego and Rybakina vs. Jovic.

Emma Raducanu 's upcoming opponent at the Australian Open once hit back at trolls who slated her with comments about having an 'unathletic physique' and 'giant boobs'.

Sky Sports Tennis commentator Jonathan Overend says 'a big achievement is around the corner' for Emma Raducanu; Raducanu faces USA's Amanda Anisimova in Australian Open second round; watch ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports+, NOW and Sky Sports app

Iga Swiatek rushed through her first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in an hour at the Australian Open.

Friends off the court collide overnight as Emma Raducanu will face off against Amanda Anisimova as they set their friendship in pursuit of glory at the Australian Open.

Another blockbuster Australian Open is upon us, spearheaded by Emma Raducanu's second-round win over her close friend Amanda Anisimova. The Brit, who reached the third round of a hard court Slam for the first time since winning the US Open in 2021, set up a blockbuster clash with Iga Swiatek on Saturday.

Anisimova has suggested a similar mindset switch too, just another thing the pair have in common. The American took up painting during her time off, and the Brit is a not untalented artist – with more than a passing interest in observing as well as creating it.