Alizé Cornet celebrated her birthday Down Under with her best result since 2009 at the major. She defeated Tamara Zidanšek in three sets to set up a fourth-round meeting with Simona Halep.

NEW YORK—Alize Cornet had brushed aside the code violation ... with fans asking for photos. She added that she had to argue with tournament personnel to use a small room beside the bathroom ...