Erratic title contender Coco Gauff and three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev each moved into the second round at the Australian Open on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/19/tennis/gauff-advances-australian-open/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #cocogauff #daniilmedvedev #felixaugeraliassime #australianopen
The chasm between the top two and the rest of the Australian Open field makes third place seem more like a consolation prize than a launch pad. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/13/tennis/australian-open-contenders/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #australianopen #daniilmedvedev #alexanderzverev