Faced with the avalanche of Russian players who have chosen to change nationality, Mirra confessed that she is staying out of it and has no intention of making any changes.
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A very unusual event occurred in the 2026 Australian Open clash between Karolina Muchova and Alycia Parks. The Czech emerged victorious in three sets and set up a meeting with Linette in the third round, but during her match against Parks, she was penalized with a point deduction for celebrating prematurely. Yes, you read that right. Muchova hit an amazing cross-court backhand and celebrated, but failed to realize that her opponent was still able to return the ball.
mother https://t.co/SHpBBw17Nt pic.twitter.com/WAb8jciPa4
— Magda (@doublefauIts) January 21, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muchova perdió un punto por celebrarlo cuando no debía
Coco Gauff spoke at a press conference after reaching the third round of the Australian Open 2026 and addressed a very interesting issue, the diversity of playing styles in women's tennis. The American is known for putting more spin and height on her shots, constructing points with more patience than other players who clearly aim for winning shots. Her reflection is clear.
"I know I need to continue being aggressive. There was a time when I thought I should be much more offensive, hit flatter, and constantly seek winners, but that's not the style I feel comfortable with. I want to dictate on the court, but by using spin, playing high balls, with variations. I believe that style of play makes more sense than that of many other players, and I just need to control not being too passive," she stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gauff: "Para mí solo tiene sentido hacer mi particular estilo de juego"
Mirra Andreeva continues to break molds. The Russian showcased her best version dominating a Maria Sakkari, who arrived in good form, with a 6-0, 6-4 victory in the second round of the Australian Open 2026. Following this win, Conchita Martínez's protege now has 30 victories in all Grand Slams at just 18 years and 8 months, a milestone of early success surpassed only in the 21st century by Nicole Vaidisova, Maria Sharapova, and Coco Gauff.
📊 The youngest players to achieve their 30th Grand Slam match win (21st century):
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 21, 2026
🇨🇿 Nicole Vaidisova: 18 years and 1 month
🇷🇺 Maria Sharapova: 18 years and 2 months
🇺🇸 Coco Gauff: 18 years and 5 months
🇷🇺 Mirra Andreeva: 18 years and 8 months 🆕pic.twitter.com/eamZQ7L9ZZ
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva alcanza las 30 victorias en Grand Slams con apenas 18 años y se pone al nivel de Sharapova y Gauff
Mirra Andreeva seems to have started the season having taken a leap in quality in her tennis game. Her great week in Adelaide is being confirmed in these early rounds of the Open de Australia 2026, with the 6-0 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari as a strong endorsement. A boost of confidence for the young Russian who will now face Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva muestra grandes sensaciones venciendo a Sakkari
Anastasia Potapova is already preparing for her third-round match in the 2026 Australian Open with Aryna Sabalenka: "She is a good friend of mine, I care about her a lot. I learn something new after every match we play, so I am really looking forward to it. I have nothing to lose, I am in the third round. I did my best, I have a broken finger. I keep enjoying tennis. I will try to go out there and make the most of it."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Potapova advierte a Sabalenka: "No tengo nada que perder, tengo un dedo roto"
Emma Raducanu proudly leaves the 2026 Australian Open: "At first, I wasn't even sure if I could come and compete"
Victoria Mboko advances in the 2026 Australian Open, although what catches attention about the Canadian is the bulky bandage she wears on her right leg: "It's been a couple of long weeks with a lot of matches, so it's normal that as the matches progress, you start feeling something. I'm taking precautions right now and making sure everything is okay when I play my matches, that's what it's for. I had a hyperextension in Adelaide. It's not a recurring injury or anything like that. It was just a minor setback."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mboko confiesa la lesión que sufre: "Fue un pequeño contratiempo"
Faced with the avalanche of Russian players who have chosen to change nationality, Mirra confessed that she is staying out of it and has no intention of making any changes.
Mirra Andreeva continues to break molds. The Russian showcased her best version dominating a Maria Sakkari, who arrived in good form, with a 6-0, 6-4 victory in the second round of the Australian Open 2026. Following this win, Conchita Martínez's protege now has 30 victories in all Grand Slams at just 18 years and 8 months, a milestone of early success surpassed only in the 21st century by Nicole Vaidisova, Maria Sharapova, and Coco Gauff.
📊 The youngest players to achieve their 30th Grand Slam match win (21st century):
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 21, 2026
🇨🇿 Nicole Vaidisova: 18 years and 1 month
🇷🇺 Maria Sharapova: 18 years and 2 months
🇺🇸 Coco Gauff: 18 years and 5 months
🇷🇺 Mirra Andreeva: 18 years and 8 months 🆕pic.twitter.com/eamZQ7L9ZZ
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva alcanza las 30 victorias en Grand Slams con apenas 18 años y se pone al nivel de Sharapova y Gauff
A very unusual event occurred in the 2026 Australian Open clash between Karolina Muchova and Alycia Parks. The Czech emerged victorious in three sets and set up a meeting with Linette in the third round, but during her match against Parks, she was penalized with a point deduction for celebrating prematurely. Yes, you read that right. Muchova hit an amazing cross-court backhand and celebrated, but failed to realize that her opponent was still able to return the ball.
mother https://t.co/SHpBBw17Nt pic.twitter.com/WAb8jciPa4
— Magda (@doublefauIts) January 21, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muchova perdió un punto por celebrarlo cuando no debía
Mirra Andreeva seems to have started the season having taken a leap in quality in her tennis game. Her great week in Adelaide is being confirmed in these early rounds of the Open de Australia 2026, with the 6-0 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari as a strong endorsement. A boost of confidence for the young Russian who will now face Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva muestra grandes sensaciones venciendo a Sakkari
Coco Gauff spoke at a press conference after reaching the third round of the Australian Open 2026 and addressed a very interesting issue, the diversity of playing styles in women's tennis. The American is known for putting more spin and height on her shots, constructing points with more patience than other players who clearly aim for winning shots. Her reflection is clear.
"I know I need to continue being aggressive. There was a time when I thought I should be much more offensive, hit flatter, and constantly seek winners, but that's not the style I feel comfortable with. I want to dictate on the court, but by using spin, playing high balls, with variations. I believe that style of play makes more sense than that of many other players, and I just need to control not being too passive," she stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gauff: "Para mí solo tiene sentido hacer mi particular estilo de juego"
Anastasia Potapova is already preparing for her third-round match in the 2026 Australian Open with Aryna Sabalenka: "She is a good friend of mine, I care about her a lot. I learn something new after every match we play, so I am really looking forward to it. I have nothing to lose, I am in the third round. I did my best, I have a broken finger. I keep enjoying tennis. I will try to go out there and make the most of it."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Potapova advierte a Sabalenka: "No tengo nada que perder, tengo un dedo roto"
Emma Raducanu proudly leaves the 2026 Australian Open: "At first, I wasn't even sure if I could come and compete"
Victoria Mboko advances in the 2026 Australian Open, although what catches attention about the Canadian is the bulky bandage she wears on her right leg: "It's been a couple of long weeks with a lot of matches, so it's normal that as the matches progress, you start feeling something. I'm taking precautions right now and making sure everything is okay when I play my matches, that's what it's for. I had a hyperextension in Adelaide. It's not a recurring injury or anything like that. It was just a minor setback."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mboko confiesa la lesión que sufre: "Fue un pequeño contratiempo"
Coco Gauff left no room for doubt in her second-round clash at the Australian Open 2026. The American player, ranked number 3 in the world, secured a convincing victory against Olga Danilovic with a score of 6-2 and 6-2 in 1 hour and 18 minutes of play. Despite committing 4 double faults, Gauff advanced to the third round of the Melbourne Grand Slam, where she will face her compatriot Hailey Baptiste.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gauff avanza a velocidad de crucero en el Open de Australia
Intense day approaching this coming Thursday, January 22, at the 2026 Australian Open with the second-round matches. The Rod Laver Arena will feature exciting matches such as Novak Djokovic vs. Francesco Maestrelli and Jannik Sinner vs. James Duckworth. Spanish tennis players will also be in action, with Jaume Munar facing Casper Ruud at the fourth slot of the Margaret Court Arena, Paula Badosa taking on Oksana Selekhmeteva in the first slot of the 1573 Arena, and Rafael Jódar meeting Jakub Mensik in the first slot of Court 13.
Australian Open Order of play - Thursday, January 22, 2026 pic.twitter.com/ffJ3pbM3nl
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) January 21, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego jueves 22 de enero en Open de Australia 2026: Djokovic y Sinner, a la central, Jódar-Mensik, en la 13