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.
Coco Gauff has extended her unblemished start to the season with a straight-sets win over Leylah Fernandez on Friday to roll into the second week of the Australian Open. The American world number three,
World No. 3 Coco Gauff will face Great Britain's Jodie Burrage in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open on Wednesday, 15 January. The 2023 US Open champion, Gauff, has been in sublime form lately, having won eight consecutive matches and 14 consecutive sets.
Live text and radio commentary on day six of the Australian Open featuring Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff & British number one Jack Draper.
Coco Gauff had a rocky ride in 2024, but the year ended with a rollercoaster WTA Finals win. Gauff has carried that form over into 2025 in time for Melbourne.
Coco Gauff opened up about plans for her 21st birthday after she defeated Jodie Burrage in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open.
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.