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Coco Gauff was lauded by Serena Williams' former coach, Rick Macci, on the back of her spectacular win over Leylah Fernandez at the 2025 Australian Open.

Coco Gauff joined an elite club by beating Leylah Fernandez at the Australian Open as the 20-year-old emulated her idol Serena Williams in having three consecutive 8-0 starts to the season in the Open Era.

While most American tennis fans were asleep late last night, Gauff defeated Leylah Fernandez in straight sets of their third-round match at the Australian Open: 6-4, 6-2. In her post-match interview, Gauff reminded everyone why she is so relatable, even if it was embarrassing.

Coco Gauff recollected an important reminder that her father, Corey, gave her a couple of years ago. Gauff's recollection of the reminder came in the immediate aftermath of her comeback victory against Belinda Bencic in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open.

Coco Gauff remains on semi-final collision course with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka but she dropped her first set of the year at the Australian Open overnight. The world No.1 Sabalenka also refused to back a tennis legend’s criticism of scheduling of women’s matches.

Coco Gauff overcame Belinda Bencic in the fourth round of the Australian Open to win her ninth singles match in a row in 2025.

Coco Gauff’s march towards the latter stages of the Australian Open has continued, but the American was made to work hard for her victory against Belinda Bencic

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No.3 seed Coco Gauff had to come from behind to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday.

Coco Gauff came from behind to defeat Belinda Bencic 5-7 6-2 6-1 at the Australian Open as the American booked her quarter-final berth on Sunday ().

Coco Gauff has joined an elite list. The American survived a scare to reach the third round and has joined a list of tennis greats in the process. It would have required a herculean effort from