The GIST: The Australian Open is only in its second round, but the headlines are already buzzing Down Under. From unexpected upsets to a Brazilian teen making waves in his first career Slam, the action is heating up. Get ready to grab your Wii remote and dive in.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 Coco Gauff easily advance to the third round. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champ, defeated unseeded Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets, while Gauff triumphed over Jodie Burrage in the early hours of the morning.
Similar results for world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 7 Novak Djokovic, who both secured victories against their unseeded opponents last night.
Eighteen-year-old João Fonseca pulls off a major upset by defeating No. 9 Andrey Rublev in three thrilling sets. The Brazilian teenager continues his impressive Grand Slam debut against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego later today.
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka also advances to the third round after beating No. 20 Karolina Muchová. This marks Osaka’s first major tournament since returning from maternity leave.
American players shine with Gauff and Jess Pegula making it to the Round of 32, along with Tommy Paul. The action continues with Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton taking the court for their second-round matches today. Go Team USA!
