The Australian Open remains a lottery following the second round of the men’s and women’s singles, with any one of the remaining players capable of hoisting the trophy later this week.
On the second day of action at the Darebin International Sports Centre, reigning Australian Open pair’s winner Neville Rodda produced a major upset in eliminating Scottish star Graeme Archer.
The local bowler proved he was up to the test, making quick work of the international giant with an 10-4 8-7 win.
World No.1 Leif Selby stormed home to a straight sets victory in the second round, the two time men’s singles champion going one step closer to defending his crown.
Six Australians booked their berth in the third round with straight sets wins including Brett Wilkie, Aron Sherriff, Mark Casey and Nathan Rice.
Former world champion and current national coach Steve Glasson endured a forgettable day on the green, bowing out of the men’s singles and pairs events in the tie-break.
His hopes still remain alive in the triples.
Meanwhile, Siti Zalina Ahmad’s hopes for Australian Open glory were dashed in round three of the women’s singles.
The Malaysian powerhouse was defeated by Anne Miles, who proved too good on the day for the dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, recording a straight sets 3-10 1-9 victory.
Another upset was had by Australian A-Squad representative Julie Keegan, beaten comfortably in straight sets by Warrnambool’s Kellie Bowles 4-7 3-12.
Bowles and Miles will now face off in Tuesday’s quarter-finals.
Lynsey Armitage, Lisa Phillips and Sarah Boddington were amongst the other Australian women through.