The Australian Open is a Grand Slam tournament held live from Melbourne for two weeks in January, finishing on Australia Day. Founded in 1905, women have been competing in the Aussie Open since 1922.
Filipina 16-year-old wildcard Alexandra Eala, the junior World No.2, came back from 0-4 in the first set to defeat Paula Ormaechea in the first round of the Winners Open on her WTA main draw debut.
Coco Gauff has lost in the Australian Open quarterfinals to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4. Tuesday’s result ended a 13-match unbeaten run that dated to last season for Gauff, the 2023 U.S. Open champion.