Top 5 Photos 2/23: Play continues in Singapore, Adelaide

By Jordaan SanfordPublished February 23, 2021

The first major of the year is in the books and after a long couple of weeks, the players are already back vying for titles in Adelaide and Singapore.

These are the Top 5 Photos from Tuesday. (All photos Getty Images.)

Yoshihito Nishioka

Michael Mmoh is on an upward trajectory after fighting his way through the Australian Open qualifying, and winning a main-draw match, before falling to Rafael Nadal in the second round. But Nishioka prevailed, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, in their opening round clash at Singapore's ATP 250 event.

The No. 5 seed will face Maxime Cressy next.

SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 22: Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan reacts in his Men's Singles first round match against Michael Mmoh of the United States on day one of the Singapore Tennis Open at the OCBC Arena on February 22, 2021 in Singapore. (Photo by Paul Miller/Getty Images for Sport Singapore) — © Getty Images for Sport Singapore

Ajla Tomljanovic

The Aussie was not able to catch a break in her opening round in Adelaide against countrywoman Storm Sanders. The world No. 74 only put three games up on the scoreboard, falling, 6-1, 6-2, to the 26-year-old. Tomljanovic hasn't reached the third round at a WTA event since the Zhengzou Open in 2019.

Coco Gauff

The 16-year-old inched past Italian Jasmine Paolini, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, in an over two-hour battle. Gauff has claimed three consecutive matches for the first time this season and will take on No. 6 seed Petra Martic on Wednesday.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Cori Gauff of the USA plays a shot against Jasmine Paolini of Italy during day two of the Adelaide International WTA 500 at Memorial Drive on February 23, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

Yannick Hanfmann

The German got dealt a tough Andrey Rublev in his opening round at this year's Australian Open. After falling short in both events Down Under, he captured his first win of the season by knocking out Aussie James Duckworth, 6-2, 6-4, in Singapore. Hanfmann will go up against No. 6 seed Radu Albot in the second round.

Iga Swiatek

The Pole may have not been satisfied with her round of 16 showing at the Aussie Open, but this week, the teenager is once again off to a winning start. She moved past American Madison Brengle, 6-3, 6-4, in Adelaide to set up a second-round clash with Maddison Inglis.