The second top-10 female singles player has been eliminated, paving the way for an 18-year-old rising star to make history; Wang Xinyu's match time against Noskova is confirmed.

Barty became the second top-10 female singles player to be knocked out! This announcement caught many off guard.

When Bencic sadly became the first top-10 player to suffer an upset, many commentators insisted that the Swiss star’s elimination was just a fluke, with the other top players performing consistently, building anticipation for an intense women’s singles showdown in the Australian Open’s second week.

Unexpectedly, right after those remarks, Barty also fell, becoming the defeated player and backdrop to the victory of 18-year-old American Jovic!

Before this match started, public opinion clearly favored Barty to advance over Jovic.

Besides the difference in their skill levels, Barty had made a strong impression at Melbourne Park by opening the Australian Open’s center court with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over qualifier Sasnovich, showcasing impressive form.

Moreover, Barty had previously faced Jovic twice, winning both encounters, which led many to confidently predict she would secure the round of 16 spot without much trouble.

It was expected that Barty would teach Jovic a lesson in the first set, quashing any hopes the 18-year-old American had of causing an upset. However, Jovic stunned everyone by breaking and holding serve consecutively to start 3-0, delivering an early warning to Barty.

Jovic earned widespread praise from fans and netizens alike by completely overwhelming Barty in that set and comfortably taking the first set 6-2.

In the second set, Barty finally recovered, showing her true strength, but Jovic fought back fiercely. After a brief battle of breaks, the match returned to an even footing. Yet, as Barty’s form wavered again, Jovic seized the opportunity to reach a commanding 5-3 lead, pushing the Italian player into a desperate situation.

Barty deserves credit for not collapsing under such intense pressure; instead, she managed to escape the immediate crisis and pushed the second set into a tiebreak.

Unfortunately, Barty’s surge at the critical moment wasn’t enough to achieve the comeback she wanted, ultimately losing the tiebreak 3-7, ending the match in straight sets and becoming the second top-10 player to be upset.

Barty’s departure left a sorrowful image for her supporters, who called it heartbreaking, but her defeat marked a career highlight for 18-year-old Jovic: her first victory over a top-10 player and first time reaching the round of 16 in a Grand Slam, creating a personal milestone!

After advancing to the round of 16, Jovic is set to face Putintseva next. Many believe the 18-year-old American’s Cinderella run will continue, and if she maintains the form that defeated Barty, she has a strong chance to secure a quarterfinal spot in the Australian Open women’s singles.

As discussions about Jovic’s potential progress grow, fans and netizens are also eagerly awaiting the latest update on China’s rising star Wang Xinyu’s third-round match.

The third-round match between Wang Xinyu and the Czech powerhouse Noskova has been scheduled to start at approximately 9:30 AM Beijing time on January 24.

This year’s Australian Open represents a significant breakthrough journey for Wang Xinyu in Melbourne.

Having never reached the third round at the Australian Open before, Wang overcame fluctuations in form and a first-set loss to upset former French Open champion Ostapenko in the second round, displaying exceptional resilience and fighting spirit to reach the round of 32 for the first time, making new personal history at the tournament.

Now, the spotlight is on Wang Xinyu’s upcoming match against Noskova for one reason only: whether Wang can once again surpass her best Australian Open result and carry the banner of Chinese tennis into the second week.

For Wang, overcoming Noskova will be challenging. Given that the Czech player has previously defeated Swiatek, Zheng Qinwen, Pegula, and Andreescu, her strength is formidable. To claim a spot in the women’s singles round of 16, Wang must perform more consistently and deliver better serving than Noskova to have a chance at victory.

Ahead of this highly anticipated match, many have encouraged Wang Xinyu to play freely, reminding her that she has already made personal history at the Australian Open; winning would be a bonus, and losing would leave no regrets. “Victory is right ahead — go for it!”(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River’s Starry Sky)