Townsend and Stephens Shine in AO Qualifying Starts
In the recent Australian Open qualifying rounds, American tennis player Sloane Stephens expressed optimism about her upcoming matches. She aims to continue her journey in the tournament and will face Australian Olivia Gadecki next. Gadecki holds a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head encounters.
Notable Upsets and Performances
The qualifying rounds also saw significant surprises. Spaniard Guiomar Maristany Zuleta De Reales achieved a remarkable victory over the third seed, Mayar Sherif, winning 6-4, 6-3. This unexpected win sets her up for a second-round match against Tatiana Prozorova.
Lucia Bronzetti’s Close Call
Second seed Lucia Bronzetti narrowly escaped an early exit. She battled against Aliona Bolsova, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory with set scores of 6-0, 6-7(3), and 6-1. Bronzetti, 27, previously upset two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka in the 2025 opening round. In her next match, she will compete against American Mary Stoiana.
Mary Stoiana’s Remarkable Comeback
- Mary Stoiana triumphed over Nuria Brancaccio.
- Stoiana saved three match points in a match lasting two hours and 46 minutes.
- The final score was 7-5, 4-6, 7-5.
Viktoriya Tomova’s Resurgence
Viktoriya Tomova, once ranked as high as No. 46, also advanced to the second round of qualifiers. She executed a comeback victory against American Bernada Pera, with a final score of 1-6, 6-4, 6-0.
As the qualifying rounds progress, players like Townsend and Stephens continue to showcase their talents, with many hoping to secure their spots in the main draw of the Australian Open.
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