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<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPlay gets underway at 11:30 AM local time in Melbourne (7:30 PM Wednesday EST). The second match of the day session is scheduled for no earlier than 1:30 PM local time (9:30 PM Wednesday EST). The night session begins at 7:00 PM local time (3:00 AM Thursday EST).<\/p>\n
Margaret Court Arena Schedule<\/h3>\n
An all-Italian affair between two Lorenzos kicks off proceedings on Margaret Court Arena on Day 5. That will be followed by world No.4 Amanda Anisimova, who faces doubles legend Katerina Siniakova.<\/p>\n
The night session opens with Naomi Osaka returning to a show court at Melbourne Park, once again showcasing her standout outfit presentation. The day will then conclude with what promises to be a compelling clash between Casper Ruud and Jaume Munar–a rematch of their five-set classic here last year.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMargaret Court Arena follows the same session time slots as Rod Laver Arena, with play beginning at 11:30 AM local time (7:30 PM Wednesday EST) for the day session and resuming at 7:00 PM local time (3:00 AM Thursday EST) for the night session.<\/p>\n
Full Day 5 Schedule and Viewing Options<\/h3>\n
Plenty of other star names will also be in action across the grounds on Day 5, with several standout matches and storylines catching the eye, including:<\/p>\n
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- A trio of top-ranked Americans, Madison Keys, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz, all in action on John Cain Arena<\/li>\n
- Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova<\/li>\n
- Tomas Machac vs Stefanos Tsitsipas<\/li>\n
- What could potentially be Stan Wawrinka\u2019s final match at the Australian Open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
With a packed Day 5 set to conclude the second round of this year\u2019s Australian Open<\/a>, fans can expect high-quality tennis as the stakes and pressure continue to rise. The full broadcast details for where to watch live are available in our tournament viewing guide<\/a>, while the complete schedule can be found on the tournament\u2019s official website<\/a>. Which match are you most excited to watch on Day 5?<\/p>\n
Main Photo Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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