Thrilling Upsets and Victories Mark Australian Open's Second Day

Day two of the Australian Open saw significant matches, including Magda Linette's comeback win over Emma Navarro. Other highlights include Coco Gauff's advance, despite Auger-Aliassime retiring due to injury. Additional excitement came from Kenin's early exit, stormy wins, and thrilling performances by top seeds like Djokovic and Swiatek.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Melbourne | Updated: 19-01-2026 08:21 IST | Created: 19-01-2026 08:21 IST
Thrilling Upsets and Victories Mark Australian Open's Second Day
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Day two of the Australian Open delivered both drama and triumph on the courts of Melbourne Park. Poland's Magda Linette stunned audiences by rallying to defeat the American 15th seed Emma Navarro, setting the stage for her next match against Ann Li.

Meanwhile, Canadian hopeful Felix Auger-Aliassime retired due to a concerning thigh injury during his match against Portugal's Nuno Borges, who was ahead at the time. American Coco Gauff celebrated her 75th Grand Slam main draw victory, showing dominance over Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova.

The day continued with surprises, as former champion Sofia Kenin bowed out early, defeated by Peyton Stearns. The tournament also saw top players such as Djokovic, Swiatek, and Medvedev successfully navigating their first rounds amid Melbourne's warm and sunny weather.

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