Tennis

Guadalajara Open Leylah Fernandez eliminates Elise Mertens

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September 20, 2023

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Guadalajara Open Leylah Fernandez eliminates Elise Mertens

(Guadalajara) Quebecer Leylah Fernandez advanced to the next round by eliminating Belgian Elise Mertens, 13^e seeded at the Guadalajara Open.

Fernandez defeated Mertens in two sets of 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday during this WTA 1000 caliber tournament. She will now meet the winner of the duel between the American Madison Keys and her compatriot Emma Navarro.

Both players scored three aces during this one hour and 34 minute clash. Mertens committed eight double faults compared to five for Fernandez.

Fernandez saved four of the 11 break points she faced. His opponent saved two on six occasions.

In women’s doubles, Tuesday, Quebecer Eugenie Bouchard and her Mexican partner Maria Fernanda Navarro Olivia lost 4-6, 6-7 (6) against Slovakian Tereza Mihalikova and Chinese Xu Yifan.

Later Tuesday, Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and her teammate, New Zealander Erin Routliffe, will face Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus and Ukrainian Lyudmyla Kichenok.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

The Australian Open tennis tournament gets underway

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1 hour ago

January 18, 2026

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The Australian Open tennis tournament gets underway

(Melbourne) Italian Jasmine Paolini was dominant from the start at the Australian Open, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour against Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Sunday.

Paolini (seventh) won the first round in just 27 minutes against Sasnovich (102^e) on center court, giving the crowd what they wanted as a curtain-raiser to this first major tournament of the season.

At the end of the day, the world’s leading rackets Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz will make their debut. The Belarusian will face the French Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah (118^e), while the Spaniard takes on the Australian Adam Walton (79^e).

Sabalenka is seeking her third Australian Open title. She lost in the final last year against American Madison Keys (ninth).

Alcaraz, for his part, will try to win the only Grand Slam tournament he is missing, although he has triumphed twice in France, England and the United States.

The American Venus Williams (576^e) will become the oldest player, at 45, to play a main draw match in Australia. She will face the Serbian Olga Danilovic (68^e).

Williams has never won the Australian Open. She reached the final in 2003 and 2017, losing to her sister Serena each time.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Kostyuk’s potential opponent in the second round of the Australian Open has been announced

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2 hours ago

January 18, 2026

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Kostyuk’s potential opponent in the second round of the Australian Open has been announced

Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva (WTA 105) can compete with Ukraine Marty Kostyuk (WTA 20) in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.

Putintseva lost in the first round of the Australian major Beatrice Hadda Mayu (Brazil, WTA 59) in 2 hours 55 minutes.

Kostyuk will face Putintseva if she defeats Elsa Jacquemot (France, WTA 58) in the 1/64 final match.

Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals

Yulia Putintseva (Kazakhstan) – Beatriz Haddad Maya (Brazil) – 3:6, 7:5, 6:2

Photo gallery of the match

Source: Sport UA

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I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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The 32nd seed at the 2026 Australian Open was withdrawn an hour before the opening match

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January 18, 2026

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The 32nd seed at the 2026 Australian Open was withdrawn an hour before the opening match

czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova (WTA 34) will not play at the 2026 Australian Open.

The Czech player, ranked 32nd, withdrew an hour before the opening match; In the 1/64 final, Marketa was supposed to play with Haley Baptiste (USA, WTA 66).

“I am very sorry to have to withdraw from the Australian Open due to ongoing shoulder problems. Although this decision was not easy for me, after everything I have been through, I have to put my health first. Thank you all for your understanding and support.”

In place of Vondrousova, Taylor Townsend will play against Baptiste, who receives lucky loser status.

Marketa Vondrousova withdrew #AO26

“I am truly sorry to have to withdraw from the Australian Open due to ongoing shoulder problems. After everything I have dealt with, although this decision has not been easy, I need to prioritize my health. Thank you all…

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2026

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.