Rising Stars Shine in Australian Open First Round Victories

Gauff is already sending a message

Coco Gauff, the perfect starter. Winner of her first Grand Slam at the US Open, in September 2023, the American perfectly negotiated her entry into this Australian Open with a success in two sets against the Slovak Anna Karolína Schmiedlová (6-3, 6- 0). She only left three games on the road, which shows that her first match of the tournament was impressive.

Jabeur didn’t hang around either

She is perhaps a little less expected in Melbourne than Coco Gauff, but Ons Jabeur will also be one to watch in this fortnight. Her debut against Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva, 152nd in the world, was in any case convinced since she only gave up four games (6-3, 6-1) in 1h07 of play. The only negative point for the Tunisian: she lost her serve twice in the first set. But she subsequently rectified the situation, winning 8 of the last 9 games. In the 2nd round, the Wimbledon finalist could meet the young gifted Russian Mirra Andreeva.

Svitolina out, Vondrousova out

It was a beautiful Monday for the Ukrainian players. Elina SVitolina, first qualifier of the day for the ladies, played her tennis against Australian novice Taylah Preston (18 years old). She won in two sets (6-2, 6-2). The performance this Monday morning was for Dayana Yastremska. The Ukrainian took the scalp of Marketa Vondrousova in style during this first round (6-1, 6-2). The winner of the last Wimbledon was unrecognizable on the court.

Vondrousova, this way the exit: The highlights of her rout against Yastremska

2024-01-15 09:36:00
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