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'It makes me a little bit emotional': Gauff on what it means to play Baptiste

Coco Gauff and Hailey Baptiste grew up together and had many shared experiences. On Friday, they'll square off for the second time at the tour-level for a spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
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Australian Open 2026: Complete Day 6 Results ft. Coco Gauff v Hailey Baptiste, Frances Tiafoe v Alex de Minaur, Carlos Alcaraz v Corentin Moutet

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the fourth round at the 2026 Australian Open on Friday, January 23.

Coco Gauff explains her thoughts on Naomi Osaka’s extravagant Australian Open entrance

Coco Gauff is through to the fourth round of the Australian Open after coming from behind to beat Hailey Baptiste. The 21-year-old recovered well from a slow start, losing the first set before taking control and dropping just three games across the next two sets.

Inconsistent Sabalenka advances to the fourth round at the Australian Open

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka has overcome several bouts of inconsistent play to beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) and advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open. Sabalenka, chasing