Top 5 Photos, 1/22: Osaka, Djokovic keep title defense alive

By Jordaan SanfordPublished January 22, 2020

The thrilling action continued to rise on Day 3 in Melbourne. Top names came out on top, while some unexpected players made a splash. Here are the Top 5 photos from Wednesday. (All photos Getty Images).

Naomi Osaka put forth a routine 6-2, 6-4 win over Zheng Saisai. Despite some confusion in her post-match interview, Osaka cannot regain the No. 1 ranking in Melbourne. She will next face 15-year-old Coco Gauff.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Naomi Osaka of Japan serves during her Women's Singles second round match against Saisai Zheng of China on day three of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

World No. 2 Novak Djokovic gave up just seven games in his second-round matchup against Tatsuma Ito. The Serbian defeated the wildcard 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in 95 minutes. Djokovic will face another Japanese player, Yoshihito Nishioka, for a spot in the round of 16.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Novak Djokovic of Serbia throws his racquet to attempt to return the ball during his Men's Singles second round match against Tatsuma Ito of Japan on day three of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

Caroline Wozniacki came back from big deficits in both sets to squeak past Dayana Yastremska, 7-5, 7-5. The Dane lives to play another day, with the Australian Open being her final tournament. She takes on Ons Jabeur next. The Tunisian has taken out Johanna Konta and Caroline Garcia.

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki gets ready to serve against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2020. (Photo by John DONEGAN / AFP) / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE (Photo by JOHN DONEGAN/AFP via Getty Images) — © AFP via Getty Images

Gauff found her way back from a 3-0 final set deficit against Romanian Sorana Cirstea. She was able to change her tactics and remain composed to post a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory. the teen will next face defending champion Osaka, who she fell to 6-3, 6-0 at last year's US Open.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: The players box for Coco Gauff of the United States show their support during her Women's Singles second round match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania on day three of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

Americans really nailed their winning strategies on Day 3 with Gauff, Serena Williams, Madison Keys, Tommy Paul, Tennys Sandgren, Sofia Kenin, Taylor Townsend, Alison Riske and Sam Querrey all moving on.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Detail of Serena Williams of the United States as she prepares to serve during her Women's Singles second round match against Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia on day three of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — © Getty Images