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The difference between Aryna Sabalenka and the very young raising stars of the WTA Tour Brenda Fruhrvirtova (born in 2007) was evident in their 2nd round match. After a difficult start and an initial part of the first set with too many errors, the Belarusian literally swept away her young opponent, qualifying for the 3rd round of the Australian Open 2024.
The young Czech tried to react, but she could do nothing against the defending champion, who beat her opponent in an hour and 8 minutes 6-3 6-2. For Sabalenka there will now be Lesia Tsurenko.
In the US derby, Coco Gauff beat her countrywoman Caroline Dolehide in straight sets, suffering in the first set, won by the young American star in a tie-break. The winner of the US Open 2023 then dominated the second set, qualifying for the third round of the tournament, where another US player, Alycia Park, will be waiting for her.
Victory and smile for Paula Badosa, who easily overtook Anstasia Pavliuchenkova. The Spaniard seems to be recovering her best condition and she can represent an outsider in the Australian Major.
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