Teenager Mirra Andreeva says knocking her idol Ons Jabeur out of the Australian Open was “most likely” the very best show of her fast-developing profession.
The 16-year-old confirmed as soon as once more why is she is without doubt one of the sport’s rising stars by demolishing an out-of-sorts Jabeur in a 6-0 6-2 second-round win.
“It was one in every of my desires to play towards her as a result of I actually like the way in which she performs,” mentioned the Forty seventh-ranked Russian, who gained in 54 minutes.
“It means rather a lot to win this match.”
Former world primary Caroline Wozniacki can also be out of the season-opening Grand Slam event after letting a lead slip towards Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva.
Wozniacki, enjoying in her second main occasion since returning final 12 months from having two youngsters, was overwhelmed 1-6 6-4 6-1 within the 20-year-old’s first main-draw match at a Slam.
Timofeeva, ranked one hundred and seventieth, mentioned beating a participant of 2018 champion Wozniacki’s stature had left her “speechless”.
“I used to be going into the match with none expectations, simply to point out what I am able to. I loved each second of it,” she added.
US Open champion Coco Gauff is thru to the third spherical after a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 win over fellow American Caroline Dolehide.
The victories for Andreeva and Timofeeva got here indoors on the principle present courts due to heavy rain in Melbourne. The beginning of play was delayed by greater than 4 hours on the skin courts.
