Coco Gauff starts her run at the Australian Open in the best possible way with a straightforward win over world no.48 Katerina Siniakova (6-1 6-4). The American sensation will face 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu in the second round. During the on-court interview in Melbourne, Coco Gauff commented:
“[I am] Really pleased with myself. Katerina is a fighter. I knew she was going to fight until the last point and she proved that today. I’m glad I stayed mentally right there.”
Cori Gauff and Emma Raducanu have never faced off so far.
Gauff at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2023
Now ranked no.7, Gauff has achieved an overall 6-0 record in 2023. Coco is now playing at the Australian Open where she managed to beat the world no.48 Katerina Siniakova 6-1 6-4.
Cori Gauff will play the world no.75 Emma Raducanu in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top events.
Coco conquered 1 title in 2023 in Auckland.
Raducanu at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2023
Ranked no.75, Raducanu owns an overall 2-1 record in 2023. The Brit is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where she bested the world no.74 Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 6-2.
Emma Raducanu will square off with the world no.7 Coco Gauff in the 2nd round. They have never played each other until now in top tournaments.