sets down to win 4 3. he ll play rob cross next. earlier on, scotsman alan soutar, who is a full time fireman and also trains guide dogs, has made it through to the last 16 after beating seventh seed jose de sousa in a thrilling match at the palace. and in tennis, novak djokovic has pulled out of this week s atp cup in sydney, heightening speculation he could skip the australian open next month. the world number one is yet to confirm if he s received the coronavirus vaccination, having previously expressed his opposition to it. all players and staff competing in melbourne must be jabbed or have a medical exemption. andy murray has been practising at melbourne park, where the first grand slam of the season begins in just under three weeks time. he was handed a wildcard to take part in the event, where he s previously reached the final five times. and the defending and two time champion naomi osaka will be there.