Confirmations and surprises at the Australian Open 2025, in the women’s singles.
Aryna Sabalenka had more problems than expected against the Spanish Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who even came close to extending the match to the third set.
The Belarusian nevertheless obtained her 16th consecutive victory at the Slam. The WTA No.1 will face Clara Tauson, who beat the German Tatjana Maria, in the 3rd round of the tournament.
One step closer…..🏆https://t.co/zkKdiEgPEw
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 15, 2025
Coco Gauff beat the British Jodie Burrage, but the young American was also one step away from having to extend the challenge to the 3rd set. The WTA Finals champion will play the next round against Leylah Annie Fernandez. Jessica Pegula beat Elise Mertens, and now a challenge awaits her against Olga Danilovic.
Well, when you lock in what you’re doing and where you’re going let us all know, @CocoGauff!
We’ll try to make an appearance.#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/NDEkt7XzeF
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 15, 2025
Aura +1000
And @CocoGauff still hasn’t dropped a set in 2025 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/AclzO5un8T
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 15, 2025
Naomi Osaka swept away a tricky opponent like Karolina Muchova and will now challenge Belinda Bencic for…
