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Tennis star Coco Gauff has defeated Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open by 6-4, 6-2, and successfully placed in the thrilling fourth round of the first Grand Slam of the Year at the Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Park on January 17.
Gauff d. Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-2
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 17, 2025
Coco reaches her 3rd consecutive Australian Open R16
It feels like she’s improved every aspect of her game so much in the last few months
✅8-0 in 2025
✅Won 21 of last 23 matches
✅4th AO R16
✅18th set in a row won
Too good right now
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The American star made a stunning start in the match and won the first set comfortably. She continued her dominance, sealing the spotlight and showcasing her beast form in the second set to mark a straight-set win in the showpiece event and make it to the fourth round.
Coco Gauff gave a beautiful answer on how she’s able to stay grounded after her win at Australian Open:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 17, 2025
“My community… volunteering. I grew up in the church. When you grow up in a community like that, you have no choice but to stay grounded.” 🥹
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Meanwhile, it's worth mentioning that Coco Gauff has made it to the fourth time quarterfinal of the Australian Open. This win also marked the eighth win of the USA star this year. She has won the last 21 matches out of her 23 matches.
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Coco Gauff marks her 8th win of 2025 year and remains undefeated
Her performance showcases that she is one of the strong contenders to win the title here and aims to topple Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in the WTA's latest rankings. The USA star had a great start to the 2025 year as she, alongside Taylor Fritz, guided her nation to win the 2025 United Cup.
Earlier, Coco Gauff defeated Jodie Anna Burrage by 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of the 2025 Australian Openbefore heading to the third round of the showpiece event. The USA star made a stunning start as she easily won the first set in the game. However, the Canadian star staged her comeback in the second set, but the 20-year-old tennis star maintained her dominant run and marked the straight-sets win here also.
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