Sabalenka set to play Mboko at Australian Open
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Coco Gauff’s strong start to the Australian Open has continued, as she looks to add a third Grand Slam title to her name. The American came from a set behind to beat compatriot Hailey Baptiste 3-6, 6-0,
The Australian Open fourth round begins on Sunday as the year's first Grand Slam enters its second week, with top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz in action during the day session.
Canadian 19-year-old defeats Clara Tauson 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 as world No 1 wins against Anastasia Potapova in two tie-break sets
Victoria Mboko revealed that she didn't feel going into the Adelaide final, but still wanted to give it a try despite her body not being fully in sync. Playing against Mirra Andreeva for her third WTA title, the Canadian made a promising start and went 3-0 up early. That was all from the No. 8 seed as the Russian stormed back to win 6-3 6-1.
Victoria Mboko did not place any expectations on herself coming into her first Australian Open but the Canadian teen ticked off another milestone on Friday by reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
Fast-rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko has been racking up a lot of firsts in recent months, with a clash against a world number one on centre court at a Grand Slam the latest.