Jaqueline Cristian Exits Australian Open After Doubles Elimination

Jaqueline Cristian and her doubles partner Anna Bodnar faced elimination at the Australian Open on January 20, 2026. The duo lost in the first round of the women’s doubles event. They were defeated by the British-Czech pair of Olivia Nicholls and Tereza Mihalikova with a score of 3-6, 2-6.

Match Details

The match lasted for one hour and twelve minutes. Cristian and Bodnar struggled against the 12th-seeded team, ultimately unable to secure a victory.

Participation Rewards

Despite their exit, the pair will receive a prize of AUD 44,000 (approximately EUR 25,000) along with 10 WTA ranking points for their participation in the tournament.

Jaqueline Cristian’s Performance

This early elimination followed Jaqueline Cristian’s exit from the singles competition a day earlier. She lost in the first round to Karolina Muchova with a score of 3-6, 6-7 (6-8).

Previous Achievements

Jaqueline’s best performance at the Australian Open came in 2025 when she reached the third round. Her current focus is on improving her ranking and returning to top form.

Future Aspirations

After her recent losses, Jaqueline expressed her commitment to training and her desire to break into the top 20. She stated, “I want to maintain the positive momentum I’ve built this season.”

Both players will look to regroup and improve in future tournaments following this challenging experience at the first Grand Slam of the year.