Gauff sees off former champion Kenin at Australian Open
Coco Gauff is hoping that coming through a tough first round clash with former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin on Monday will hold her in good stead for the rest of the tournament.
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Swiatek delivers unconvincing win to reach second round in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : World number two Iga Swiatek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with an unconvincing 6-3 6-4 win against first-time opponent Katerina Siniakova on John Cain Arena.
"Most Frustrating Part": Stefanos Tsitsipas First Big Name To Fall At Australian Open
Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas said "it sucks" after being on the end of the first big upset of the Australian Open on Monday, with the worst part having to hang around before his next tournament. The 11th-seeded Greek, who played Novak Djokovic in the 2023 final at Melbourne Park, crashed out 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to American Alex Michelsen in the first round. "The most frustrating part about losing in the first round of a Grand Slam is that you have way too much time to recover, and I would rather have the other way around where I don't have enough time to recover," he said.
In-Form Coco Gauff Sweeps Past Sofia Kenin To Fire Australian Open Warning
Coco Gauff fired an Australian Open warning shot Monday as she swept aside former champion and fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena. The world number three, who is unbeaten this year after leading the US to win the United Cup, eased past the 2020 Melbourne Park winner 6-3, 6-3 in 80 minutes. "I knew it was going to be difficult, but you know, I'm happy with how I played," said Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion who admitted to being troubled when serving by the fierce Melbourne sunshine.
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović re-elected by a landslide in Sunday run-off
Croatia's opposition-backed President Zoran Milanović has scored a landslide win in Sunday’s second round presidential election, defeating a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff vote, official results showed.
Americans Alex Michelsen, Frances Tiafoe advance at Australian Open - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Alex Michelsen produced the biggest win so far of his fledgling career to upset 2023 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas, the No. 11 seed, in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday.
Australian Open 2025: Day Two highlights, results
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the second day of the Australian Open on Monday (all times GMT):
Tsitsipas the first big name to exit Australian Open after loss to Michelsen
MELBOURNE : American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park.