ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Aryna Sabalenka, Cori Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Paula Badosa are going to compete on Friday at the Australian Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka vs. Clara Tauson

Head to head 0-0

Aryna Sabalenka will fight against Clara Tauson in the 3rd round for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Friday at 11:30 am on Rod Laver Arena.

Aryna Sabalenka: ranking and results

Currently world no. 1 Aryna reached the 3rd round after beating Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2 and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-3 7-5.

Aryna has a 7-0 win-loss record in 2025, 7-0 on hard (See FULL STATS). Aryna’s best result of the current year was reaching the final in Brisbane.

Last year at the Australian Open Aryna won the title last year in Melbourne after defeating Qinwen Zheng 6-3 6-2. The Belarussian conquered the title in Australian Open in 2023 and 2024.

Clara Tauson: ranking and results

Ranked no. 42, Clara reached the 3rd round after defeating Linda Noskova 5-7 6-3 6-4 and Tatjana Maria 6-2 6-2.

Clara has a 7-0 win-loss record in 2025, 7-0 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Dane’s best result of the year was reaching the final in Auckland.

Last year at the Australian Open Tauson lost in the 2nd round 6-4 3-6 6-2 to Victoria Azarenka.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Aryna Sabalenka and Clara Tauson since this will be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Aryna Sabalenka who should win in 2 sets.

As per the initial odds, Aryna Sabalenka is the pick to win this match.
Aryna Sabalenka -> 1.07
Clara Tauson -> 8.4

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Cori Gauff vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez

Head to head 1-0 for Gauff

Cori Gauff will play Leylah Annie Fernandez in the 3rd round for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 7:00 pm on Margaret Court Arena.

Cori Gauff: ranking and results

Ranked no. 3, Cori reached the 3rd round after defeating Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-3 and Jodie Anna Burrage 6-3 7-5.

Cori has a 7-0 win-loss record in 2025, 7-0 on hard (See FULL STATS). The American’s best result of the current season was getting to the final in Australia.

Last year at the Australian Open Gauff lost in the semifinal 7-6(2) 6-4 to Aryna Sabalenka.

Leylah Annie Fernandez: ranking and results

Ranked no. 29, Leylah got to the 3rd round after beating Yuliia Starodubtseva 7-5 6-4 and Cristina Bucsa 3-6 6-4 6-4.

Leylah has a 5-2 win-loss record in 2025, 5-2 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open The Canadian lost in the 2nd round 7-5 6-4 to Alycia Parks.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Cori Gauff and Leylah Annie Fernandez face off. Their current record is 1-0 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard.

Before, the last time they played, Gauff won 6-3 6-2 in the R in Australia back in 2024.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Cori Gauff who should win in 2 sets.

As per the initial odds, Cori Gauff is the pick to win this match.
Cori Gauff -> 1.155
Leylah Annie Fernandez -> 5.35

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Naomi Osaka vs. Belinda Bencic

Head to head 3-2 for Bencic

Naomi Osaka will compete against Belinda Bencic in the 3rd round for the 6th time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 5:00 pm on John Cain Arena.

Naomi Osaka: ranking and results

Ranked no. 51, Naomi reached the 3rd round after beating Caroline Garcia 6-3 3-6 6-3 and Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-1 6-3.

The Japanese has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2025, 6-1 on hard (See FULL STATS). Osaka’s best result of the year was getting to the final in Auckland.

Last year at the Australian Open Naomi lost in the 1st round 6-4 7-6(2) to Caroline Garcia. Naomi won the title in Australian Open in 2019 and 2021.

Belinda Bencic: ranking and results

Ranked no. 294, Bencic got to the 3rd round after beating Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 7-6(6) and Suzan Lamens 6-1 7-6(3).

Bencic has a 6-2 win-loss record in 2025, 6-2 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open The Swiss didn’t play at the Australian Open in 2024.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 6th time that Naomi Osaka and Belinda Bencic square off. Their record is 3-2 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard.

The last time they locked horns, Osaka won 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in Miami back in 2022.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Naomi Osaka who should win in 3 sets.

As per the initial odds, Naomi Osaka is the pick to win this match.
Naomi Osaka -> 1.69
Belinda Bencic -> 2.17

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Paula Badosa vs. Marta Kostyuk

Head to head 3-1 for Badosa

Paula Badosa will square off with Marta Kostyuk in the 3rd round for the 5th time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 12:30 pm on Kia Arena.

Paula Badosa: ranking and results

Ranked no. 12, the Spaniard reached the 3rd round after beating Xinyu Wang 6-3 7-6(5) and Talia Gibson 6-1 6-0.

Badosa has a 3-2 win-loss record in 2025, 3-2 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open Paula lost in the 3rd round 7-5 6-4

to Amanda Anisimova.

Marta Kostyuk: ranking and results

Ranked no. 18, Kostyuk got to the 3rd round after beating Nao Hibino 3-6 6-3 6-1 and Jule Niemeier 6-3 6-0.

Marta has a 2-2 win-loss record in 2025, 2-2 on hard (See FULL STATS).

Last year at the Australian Open Marta lost in the quarter 7-6(6) 6-7(3) 6-2 to Cori Gauff.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 5th time that Paula Badosa and Marta Kostyuk clash against each other. Their current record is 3-1 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard.

Previously, the last time they played each other, Kostyuk won 6-2 1-0 ret. in the 2nd round in London back in 2023.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Paula Badosa who should win in 3 sets.

As per the initial odds, Paula Badosa is the pick to win this match.
Paula Badosa -> 1.6
Marta Kostyuk -> 2.34

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