Alcaraz, Gauff, Sabalenka Advance Further in Australia Open
Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka continue their impressive runs in the Australian Open, showcasing thrilling performances as they advance further in the tournament.
Alcaraz Advances Confidently
In a decisive match, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Corentin Moutet in straight sets, finishing the encounter 6-2, 6-4, 6-1. This victory marks his 100th Grand Slam match, keeping him on track for a potential seventh Grand Slam title.
With this win, Alcaraz is now just four victories away from becoming the youngest player to achieve a Grand Slam, which includes the titles of Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open, and the Australian Open. Next, he will face Tommy Paul, the 19th seed, who advanced after Alejandro Davidovich Fokina withdrew due to injury.
Gauff Battles Through to the Next Round
Coco Gauff faced a challenging matchup against fellow American Hailey Baptiste. After dropping the first set 3-6, Gauff rallied to win the next two sets, ending the match 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.
Gauff continues to impress at just 18 years old, aiming for further success in this year’s tournament.
Sabalenka Survives Tough Contest
Aryna Sabalenka also had to fight hard in her match against Anastasia Potapova. After two tightly contested sets, she emerged victorious with a score of 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7).
The reigning champion in Melbourne is set to meet Victoria Mboko in the upcoming round. Mboko made headlines by reaching the fourth round after defeating Clara Tauson, the 14th seed, with a final score of 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 6-3.
Other Notable Results
- Francisco Cerúndolo upset Andrey Rublev, winning 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.
- Alexander Zverev, last year’s runner-up, advanced by defeating Cameron Norrie 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.
- Daniil Medvedev overcame a two-set deficit to beat Fabian Marozsan, clinching victory 6-7 (5-7), 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-3.
Upcoming Matches
As the tournament progresses, top players including Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Novak Djokovic are scheduled to play in the third round. They will contend with soaring temperatures, warning organizers have adjusted match start times to manage the heat.
The Australian Open continues to deliver thrilling tennis as players vie for the prestigious title, with Gauff, Alcaraz, and Sabalenka standing out among the competition.
