Gauff and Sabalenka move closer to rematch
Coco Gauff still hasn’t lost a match or even at set at the Australian Open — or, actually, this season. She moved into the fourth
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to battle hard to beat Denmark's Clara Tauson 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 on Friday and reach the second week of the Australian Open after suffering another bout of the serving jitters.
Naomi Osaka was forced to retire from her first final in nearly three years in Auckland, handing the title to Clara Tauson.
The American is yet to drop a set this season in eight matches and is on an overall 12-match winning streak. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The first week of the WTA Tour is complete, and the Race is starting to take shape with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff leading the pack. The rankings – which only consider points earned this year – feature several surprises,
2024 was great for Gauff as she defended her Auckland Open title and reached the semifinal of the Australian Open. She began this year undefeated at the United Cup and helped Team USA secure the title. She is currently on a 10-match winning streak which dates back to WTA Finals Riyadh triumph at 2024-end, as per WTA.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash as the Australian Open enters the third round on Friday while Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Coco Gauff led the United States to its second ... injured after winning the opening set 6-4 against Denmark’s Clara Tauson at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Osaka returned to tennis ...
Aryna Sabalenka backed Clara Tauson to break into the top 10 after battling past the young Dane to set up a fourth-round clash with Mirra Andreeva. The two-time defending Australian Open champion was relieved to survive an intense contest on Rod Laver Arena, which she won 7-6 (5) 6-4 after two hours and six minutes.