Coco Gauff Advances Fiercely to Australian Open Fourth Round

Coco Gauff overcame a challenging start to secure a 3-6 6-0 6-3 victory over fellow American Hailey Baptiste, advancing to the Australian Open fourth round. Despite losing the first set, Gauff rallied to dominate the second set and finished strongly, demonstrating mental resilience and sportsmanship.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-01-2026 12:25 IST | Created: 23-01-2026 12:25 IST
Coco Gauff Advances Fiercely to Australian Open Fourth Round
Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff demonstrated resilience and skill as she overcame a rocky start to defeat fellow American Hailey Baptiste, 3-6 6-0 6-3, and reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Despite dropping her first set of the tournament, Gauff adjusted her strategy, cut down errors, and delivered an intense performance to win the second set decisively.

Gauff remained poised and focused, emphasizing post-match the importance of mental calmness, as she now prepares to face Czech 19th seed Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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