Coco Gauff is making waves at the 2026 Australian Open, having successfully navigated through the first and second rounds with impressive straight-set victories over Kamilla Rakhimova and Olga Danilović, respectively. These wins have bolstered her confidence as she heads into the crucial third round.
Gauff has her sights set on clinching her third Grand Slam title, with a particular focus on securing her inaugural victory at the Australian Open.
Where Is Coco Gauff Competing?
Gauff is currently competing at Melbourne Park, the prestigious venue that hosts the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, located in Melbourne, Australia. The matches are being held across several key arenas, including the iconic Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena. As of now, the specific arena for Gauff's upcoming match remains to be determined, though she played her first match at Rod Laver Arena and her second at Margaret Court Arena.
Who Will Coco Gauff Face Next?
In the third round of the Australian Open 2026, Coco Gauff is set to take on her fellow American player, Hailey Baptiste. Baptiste, ranked No. 70 in the world, recently triumphed against local favorite Storm Hunter in straight sets during her second-round match. Hunter, who advanced through the qualifiers, also defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the opening round.
After her initial round match, where she encountered some struggles with seven double faults, Gauff shared her thoughts with reporters, stating: "I try not to place too much pressure on myself during the first round. My ultimate goal is to win the tournament, so whether I exit in the first round or reach the finals, my satisfaction level wouldn’t change significantly until I achieve that goal. Winning is the only outcome that truly satisfies me, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate my efforts throughout the tournament. Only a win will bring me true contentment."
When Is the Match Scheduled?
The precise date and time for Gauff’s third-round match will be finalized once the tournament organizers release the official order of play. However, it is confirmed that the match will take place on Thursday, January 22, during the daytime session at one of Melbourne Park's show courts.
How to Watch the Match Live?
For those eager to catch the action live, the Australian Open has secured various broadcasting partners worldwide:
- United States: ESPN networks (including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+/Select)
- Canada: TSN / RDS
- Europe: Eurosport (in numerous countries)
- United Kingdom: BBC / Eurosport
- Australia: Channel Nine / Stan Sport
- India: Sony Sports Network / Sony LIV (for streaming)
- Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports
- Latin America: ESPN / Star+
Live Streaming Options
Fans can also enjoy live streaming through several platforms:
- Sony LIV (in India)
- ESPN App & ESPN+/Select (available in the US and globally)
- Stan Sport (in Australia)
- Eurosport Player (for European viewers)
Stay tuned for more updates and insights!
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