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Australian Open Round 2: Stan, Osaka-Cirstea, Bartunkova, and More
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Jan 22, 202626:42
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It wasn't the newsiest Round 2 at this Australian Open until near the end, and once all the drama had died down Ben and Tumaini got together to discuss the sudden moments at the finish line.
While Belinda Bencic exited to talented Czech teen Nikola Bartunkova, Naomi Osaka stayed in the talk with a testy finish against Sorana Cirstea.
On the men's side, Stan Wawrinka showed his staying power, winning yet another long match in his long career.
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