Gauff Remains Unshaken in Latest Performance

Coco Gauff, currently ranked third in the world, showcased her strong performance in the first round of the Australian Open. She defeated Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova, ranked 93rd, with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Gauff emphasized her focus on winning the tournament, stating, “I am here to win the tournament. I’ll only be satisfied if I lift the trophy.”

Second Round Matchup Ahead

The 21-year-old Gauff, who reached the semifinals in Melbourne last year, now prepares to face Serbian left-hander Olga Danilovic, ranked 69th. She mentioned her preparation against left-handed player Alexandra Eala as part of her training strategy. Gauff is eager for this challenging matchup, noting, “It will be a tough match, but I am looking forward to it.”

Impressive Comeback

During her opening match, Gauff served for the match at 5-2 but failed to close it out. She ultimately secured victory in the next game, breaking Rakhimova’s serve for the sixth time. Gauff reflected, “I would have preferred to finish a game earlier on my serve, but we have many opportunities to break here.”

Swiatek’s Mixed Performance

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek experienced a more challenging first-round match against China’s Yuan Yue, ranked 130th. Swiatek won the match 7-6 (5), 6-3. Her performance, however, lacked control, forcing her to adjust her strategy during play.

Aiming for the Career Grand Slam

Having recently won Wimbledon and holding four French Open titles and a US Open win, Swiatek seeks the Australian Open title to complete her career Grand Slam. She reached the semifinals at Melbourne Park two times.

Surprising Eliminations

• Sofia Kenin, the 27th seed and former champion, lost in the first round for the fifth consecutive year, defeated by Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-2.
• Stearns recorded 15 aces and progressed to the second round in just 1 hour and 14 minutes.
• Amanda Anisimova, seeded fourth, dispatched Simona Waltert in just 60 minutes, winning in straight sets.
• Jessica Pegula achieved a victory against Anastasia Zakharova with a score of 6-2, 6-1.
• Emma Navarro, the 15th seed, was eliminated in three sets by Magda Linette.

The Australian Open continues to reveal unexpected outcomes, highlighting the competitiveness of the tournament. As the second round approaches, top players like Gauff are unshaken in their performances.