Tennis
15th seed and last year’s quarter-finalist was eliminated from the Aus Open in the 1st round
American tennis player Emma Navarro (WTA 15) quickly wrapped up their matches at the 2026 Australian Open.
In the first round, the American, daughter of billionaire Ben Navarro, was defeated in three sets. Magda Linette (Poland, WTA 50) In 2 hours 3 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. 1/64 finals
Magda Linette (Poland) – Emma Navarro (USA) [15] – 3:6, 6:3, 6:3
This was the second head-to-head meeting between the rivals. Magda took revenge for the defeat she suffered on the Montreal fields two years ago.
Navarro competed at the Aus Open for the third time – reaching the quarter-finals in 2025, where he lost to Iga Swiatek.
Linette will face Ann Lee (USA, WTA 38) in the second round of the major in Melbourne.
In 2023, Magda reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and lost to Aryna Sabalenka.
Video review of the match
Photo gallery of the match
Source: Sport UA
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