Australian Open Day Five: Live score and game-by-game updates as Emma Raducanu speaks out on Wimbledon controversy with Andy Murray, while Katie Boulter, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis prepare to get underway

Emma Raducanu said she had tried to reach out to apologise to Andy Murray following her controversial withdrawal from their mixed doubles partnership at Wimbledon last year.

The 22-year-old copped widespread flack following the move, even from Murray’s mum, Judy, who posted a sarcastic message on X claiming Raducanu’s injury withdrawal was ‘astonishing’.

The Brit, who advanced to the third round of the women’s singles event earlier this afternoon, was forced to withdraw from the match citing a need to protect an injured wrist.

MATTHEW LAMBERT has the full scoop from Melbourne Park below…

It is absolutely bedlam right now in Melbourne Park.

Huge roars are going up at the 1973 Arena as Joao Fonseca and Lorenzo Sonego, after the Brazilian qualifier just broke his Italian opponent to go 4-1 up.

Fans are spilling out of the arena and the atmosphere is electric.

Meanwhile, on Court 3, Katie Boulter has gone a set down against Veronika Kudermetova, losing via a tie-break.

There is work to do for the Brit but she’s fighting back securing a huge break at the start of the second set before holding serve to go 2-0 up.

Oh, and guess who is here watching on?

Yes, her fiance Alex de Minaur, who booked his place in the third round earlier today with a straight-sets win against Tristan Boyer.

It is absolutely bedlam right now in Melbourne Park.

Huge roars are going up at the 1973 Arena as Joao Fonseca and Lorenzo Sonego, after the Brazilian qualifier just broke his Italian opponent to go 4-1 up.

Fans are spilling out of the arena and the atmosphere is electric.

Meanwhile, on Court 3, Katie Boulter has gone a set down against Veronika Kudermetova, losing via a tie-break.

There is work to do for the Brit but she’s fighting back securing a huge break at the start of the second set before holding serve to go 2-0 up.

Oh, and guess who is here watching on?

Yes, her fiance Alex de Minaur, who booked his place in the third round earlier today with a straight-sets win against Tristan Boyer.

Some fans seem to think that there’s been a huge change in Novak Djokovic’s game ever since the Brit came aboard as his coach.

Can you see any differences in Djokovic’s game here?

It’s been an interesting week for Nick Kyrgios after the Aussie star crashed out in the first round of his Grand Slam return on Monday night against Jacob Fearnley.

The divisive and outspoken star is set to return to court later tonight alongside doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, who like the 29-year-old has dropped some bombshell comments this week sounding out fears over his future.

While Kyrgios has sounded off against Jannik Sinner in recent weeks, the Aussie today chose to wage war against Channel 7s new broadcaster, Kane Cornes on X.

Kyrgios lashed out at the former footy player on social media after Cornes had slammed him on SEN Breakfast.

Check out their full exchange below…

Iga Swiatek may have put her foot in it during her post-match interview.

Melbourne is known for having some of the best coffee shops in the whole of Australia.

But after booking her place in the third round of the tournament, the Polish star appeared to ruffle the feathers of some fans inside Rod Laver, after she admitted that the coffee was better in Sydney than it was in Melbourne.

Well, I gotta say, in Sydney I found better coffee shops…

Huge boos rang around the Rod Laver arena as Swiatek laughed, before she backtracked.

But no, no, no, guys! It’s not easy for me to fall asleep during a Grand Slam. My coffee level needs to be a bit lower so I’m only drinking it before the match.

So I didn’t do the right research, so, sorry for my answer.

Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray have set aside their bad blood, but there was a LOT of drama around her shock withdrawal earlier this year.

Even Murray’s mum, Judy, bizarrely got involved in the foray…

Jacob Fearnley and Jack Draper both secured berths in the thrid round of the Australian Open on Wednesday night with two huge victories late in the evening.

And the Brits have continued to dazzle at Melbourne Park, with Emma Raducanu bested Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-5.

Though, fears were raised after Raducanu received treatment on what was a lower back issue during the match.

Today, the Brit showed great tenacity to fight her way past 35-year-old Anisimova.

Speaking on her injury she said:

I haven’t fully investigated it yet. I just did my recovery and stuff. Haven’t seen the physios. I think it’s almost to be expected when you haven’t played a match in so long. And then to have two really physical ones. I think small niggles are going to come up here. and there. I’m just hoping that it is that.

Yeah, I was able to push past some pain today, but I’m going to just try and recover as best as possible over the next day.

It’s been a busy day here already at Melbourne Park!

The big news today is Alex de Minaur has claimed a three-set victory against Tristan Boyer to advance to the second round of the tournament.

Despite there being a lot of expectation on the Australian he’s bounding with confidence and cruised his way past the American at the Rod Laver Arena.

He’ll now take on No 31 seed Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina in the third round.

It was a comfortable win for De Minaur who continues to show how cool he is on the court, despite the wave of expectation on him to break the long wait for a male Aussie player to win at Melbourne Park since Mark Edmonson won at Kooyong in 1976.

Meanwhile, his fiancee, Katie Boulter is due to get underway in the second round shortly with the Brit set to take on Veronika Kudermetova on Court 3.

I also can’t believe it’s Thursday! This week has flown by and we’re nearly into the third round of matches. I’ve been recapping on some of the sights sounds and slightly bizarre things we’ve seen so far at Melbourne Park this week below!