A quiet day for Coco Gauff, drama surrounding Félix Auger-Aliassime. These are the most important facts from the second day of the Australian Open.
19.01.2026, 10:04
19.01.2026, 10:15
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Anniversary victory for Gauff
Coco Gauff had little trouble with her first hurdle. The American number three seed won 6:2, 6:3 against the Russian Kamila Rakhimova (WTA 93), who is playing for Uzbekistan for the first time, and celebrated her 75th victory at one of the four Grand Slam tournaments at the age of 21. Gauff, who has changed her serve, was also able to afford seven double faults.
Drama surrounding Auger-Aliassime
A drama unfolded on the second-largest court in the Melbourne Arena. The Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, ranked No. 8 in the world after a strong end to last season, had to throw in the towel after losing the third set against the Portuguese Nuno Borges (ATP 46) - due to cramps. "I've never experienced that before," explained the perplexed two-time winner of the Swiss Indoors. It is very hot in Australia at the start of the tournament.
