Intense Battles Mark Day Two at Australian Open

The second day of the Australian Open saw notable matches, with Felix Auger-Aliassime retiring due to injury. Coco Gauff and Daniil Medvedev advanced, while previous champion Sofia Kenin was defeated in the first round. Other top seeds, including Djokovic and Swiatek, continued to draw attention under sunny conditions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Melbourne | Updated: 19-01-2026 08:03 IST | Created: 19-01-2026 08:03 IST
Intense Battles Mark Day Two at Australian Open
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The second day of the Australian Open unfolded with gripping matches and unexpected outcomes. Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire due to a thigh injury, handing victory to Portugal's Nuno Borges, who was leading 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

American Coco Gauff eased into the second round with a decisive win over Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova, marking her 75th Grand Slam main draw victory. Gauff is set to face Olga Danilovic, who achieved a comeback win against Venus Williams. Elsewhere, former champion Sofia Kenin was knocked out by compatriot Peyton Stearns.

Other highlights included Daniil Medvedev's continued form and the successful outings of top seeds Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. The competition intensified as the tournament proceeded in Melbourne's warm, sunny weather, fueling excitement among fans.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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