3. What will be the biggest men’s upset over the first two rounds?
Peter Bodo: Michelsen d. [11] Tsitsipas
Franziska Bruells: Fonseca d. [9] Rublev
Liya Davidov: Shapovalov d. [16] Musetti
Joel Drucker: Opelka d. [26] Machac
Matthew Fitzgerald: Fonseca d. [9] Rublev
David Kane: Fonseca d. [9] Rublev
Stephanie Livaudais: Fonseca d. [9] Rublev
Ed McGrogan: Mensik d. [6] Ruud
Fonseca is getting plenty of buzz, and rightfully so, but don’t forget about the 19-year-old Mensik, who rose more than 100 ranking spots last year and just beat Shelton in Auckland.
Emma Storey: Van de Zandschulp d. [8] de Minuar
The Dutchman is no stranger to big upsets, having dumped Alcaraz out of last year’s US Open—not to mention ending Rafa’s career at the Davis Cup. The huge pressure de Minaur will be carrying as the home favorite in Melbourne could also be a decisive factor.
Steve Tignor: Mensik d. [6] Ruud
