The second round of the Australian Open continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and into Thursday, Jan. 16.
No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz defeated Jenson Brooksby 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 in an all-American clash Tuesday at the Australian Open to book his spot in the second round.
The Australian Open first round continues with fifth seed Daniil Medvedev, home favourite Alex de Minaur and Italy's Jasmine Paolini among those in action, while Taylor Fritz battles Jenson Brooksby in one of three all-American clashes on Tuesday.
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.
Naomi Osaka ’s return to Grand Slam competition ended prematurely on Friday, as the two-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka had dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (3), before informing the chair umpire she could no longer continue.