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Second-seeded Australians Ellen Perez and Matt Ebden have cleared a dangerous first hurdle to start their Olympic mixed doubles season.

Paris, France, July 30, 2024 | tennis.com.au

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In the quarter-finals, the Australian duo will face the winner, the Chinese duo Zheng Qinwen and Zhang Zhizhen, or Donna Vekic and Mate Pavic from Croatia.

“Both teams are doing a good job with the basics, making a lot of serves and returns,” Perez said. “I think it comes down to the guy who takes the lead in both scenarios.

Earlier on Monday, Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin lost 6-2 6-3 in the first round of the men’s doubles to American number four Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram.

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“It was good to be there with Alexei. We have literally shared every stage of our careers together,” De Minaur said.

“From playing in the under-10s to Tennis Europe to juniors to Junior Davis Cup, Futures, Challengers, everything, Davis Cup and the Olympics and especially becoming roommates at the Olympics, which was really fun.

“I’m just happy I could participate. I wasn’t sure I would get the chance to play.

“I enjoyed the athletes, the village, the opening ceremony, it was a surreal experience. I am very happy to have been part of it.”

Popyrin continues to fly the flag for Australia in the men’s singles, taking on three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in the second round on Tuesday.

RESULTS OF THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES

Men’s Doubles, First Round
(4) Austin Krajicek / Rajeev Ram (USA) d Alex de Minaur / Alexei Popyrin (AUS) 6-2 6-3

Mixed Doubles, First Round
(2) Matt Ebden / Ellen Perez (AUS) d Sara Sorribes Tormo / Marcel Granollers (ESP) 6-3 6-4

TENNIS: EXAMPLE DAY 4

On day 4 of Roland Garros, world number 63 Popyrin will face three-time Grand Slam champion Wawrinka. They will fight for a place in the third round.

In the doubles, Matt Ebden and John Peers will face Spanish duo Pablo Carreno Busta and Marcel Granollers in the round of 16, while Ajla Tomljanovic and Olivia Gadecki will face Mirra Andreeva and Diane Shnaider in the first round of the women’s doubles.

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> WATCH: Day 4: Playing Order

Men’s Singles, Second Round

Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v Stan Wawrinka (SUI), Court 14

Women’s Doubles, First Round

Ajla Tomljanovic / Olivia Gadecki (AUS) vs Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider, court 13

Men’s Doubles, Second Round

Matt Ebden / John Peers (AUS) vs. Pablo Carreno Busta / Marcel Granollers (ESP), Court 13