Coco Gauff Continues Unbeaten Streak at Australian Open; Major Upsets in Women's Draw

Coco Gauff has maintained her impressive performance at the Australian Open, showcasing a flawless record this season after defeating Leylah Fernandez with a score of 6-4, 6-2 in a straightforward match to secure her place in the fourth round. The tournament has seen top women players like Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Mirra Andreeva advance without major difficulties, though the elimination of seventh seed Jessica Pegula by world No. 55 Olga Danilovic was a notable upset.

Danilovic triumphed over Pegula with a two-set victory of 7-6 (3), 6-1, demonstrating remarkable skills by hitting 28 winners and saving six break points. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka withdrew from her match against Belinda Bencic due to an abdominal strain after losing the first set. In men's action, players like Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic also progressed, with Djokovic expressing satisfaction with his performance following a match where he overcame breathing issues.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had a particularly grueling match, coming back from two sets down to win against 19-year-old Jakub Mensik, marking a historical feat as he became the first man since 2005 to win two consecutive matches after initially losing the first two sets. Alcaraz is set to face either Jack Draper or Aleksandar Vukic in the next round.

Last year, Gauff reached the semifinals at the Australian Open, and after an impressive start to 2025 with an 8-0 record and 16-0 in sets, she aims for another deep run. In this match against Fernandez, Gauff was only broken once and showcased her superiority with 18 total winners, although she acknowledged the challenge posed by Fernandez, a player she recently defeated in the United Cup.

As Gauff strives for her second major title, she has made some adjustments in her game, tweaking her coaching strategies and refining her serving and forehand techniques following a less-than-satisfactory Grand Slam performance in 2024. Reflecting on her experiences, Gauff emphasized the importance of valuing her time in tennis and the unique opportunities it provides.

In the match with Sabalenka against Clara Tauson, even though both players struggled with their serve initially, Sabalenka eventually found her rhythm to win, expressing her determination to push through challenges. Upcoming matches will showcase exciting pairings, including Sabalenka against rising star Andreeva, while other matches feature players like Badosa and Pavlyuchenkova, who continue their pursuit in the tournament. Alcaraz, despite facing some resistance, also advanced to the next round solidifying his status in the competition.