As it happened: Gauff, Djokovic cruise into quarters

The top half of the women’s draw has opened up at the 2024 Australian Open, with Qinwen Zheng and two-time champion in Melbourne, Victoria Azarenka the highest seeds in action today. For the men, Daniil Medvedev will look to book a spot in the quarterfinals, as will Carlos Alcaraz, who headlines the night session.

Follow the day’s action here in our live blog.