Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.
While most American tennis fans were asleep late last night, Gauff defeated Leylah Fernandez in straight sets of their third-round match at the Australian Open: 6-4, 6-2. In her post-match interview, Gauff reminded everyone why she is so relatable, even if it was embarrassing.
The top seed is probably happy with her decision, because now she has to go up against Andreeva again, in a much bigger event. The last time these two played at a Slam, at Roland Garros in 2024, Andreeva pulled off an upset in three close sets.
Coco Gauff, the No. 3 seed at the Australian Open, advanced to the fourth round on Friday night with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Leylah Fernandez. The victory extended Gauff’s win streak to eight matches and 16 sets this season. Reflecting on her journey, Gauff expressed gratitude for her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Gauff added Matt Daly to a coaching team that already included Jean-Christophe Faurel. Since, Gauff has won 19 of 21 matches, including two victories over Iga Swiatek and one over Aryna Sabalenka. She captured titles at the China Open, the WTA Finals and then the United Cup team event to start this season.
American star Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 win over former champion Sofia Kenin in a tricky opening contest at Melbourne Park on Monday.
While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.
In the Round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday, Belinda Bencic (ranked No. 294) faces Coco Gauff (No. 3).In her most recent match on Friday, Gauff knocked off Leylah Annie Fernandez in two
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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka kicks off the second week of the Australian Open against teenager Mirra Andreeva, while Coco Gauff takes on Belinda Bencic for a spot in the quarterfinals.