Naomi Osaka, Australian Open
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Naomi Osaka said that she drew inspiration from 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic ahead of her first-round win against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open 2025.
Much like the second-rounder between Emma Raducanu and Amanda Anisimova, this will be a battle between two sneaky-young veterans—Coco is still just 20, Leylah 22. In one of those pro-tour quirks, they had never played until United Cup; now they’ll meet twice in three weeks.
Djokovic episode at the Australian Open is not the first time Jones’ ham-fisted attempts at on-screen humour have backfired
Novak Djokovic will join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka’s bid for a third Melbourne crown is
Coco Gauff has been hailed by Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci following her spectacular win over Leylah Fernandez. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Macci wrote: "She has been in the trenches since age 15. "Now she is 20 and in her back pocket is so many golden nuggets of global experience being on the biggest stage.
The Australian Open third round begins on Friday with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka kicking things off on Rod Laver Arena while Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for an 11th title.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash as the Australian Open enters the third round on Friday while Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
The tournament is scheduled to be televised at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.
American Nishesh Basavareddy didn't defeat Novak Djokovic in Round 1, but the 19-year-old impressed the legend by winning the first set.
Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open. Gauff eliminated 2021 U.S.