Coco Gauff continued her impressive unbeaten start to 2025, securing a spot in the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Britain’s Jodie Burrage. The victory marked Gauff’s seventh consecutive win, stretching her streak to 11 matches and 14 sets.
The 2023 US Open champion and 2024 Melbourne Park semi-finalist faced a challenging second set. After initially breaking Burrage’s serve to lead 3-1, Gauff faltered, committing multiple double faults and losing four consecutive games, putting her behind at 5-3. However, she regained her composure when Burrage served for the set, rattling off four games in a row to close out the match.
“It was tough. She was serving really well, so I was just trying to manage that, honestly,” said Gauff, the No. 3 seed. “She really stepped her level up in the middle of the second set, so I was just trying to be offensive when I could.”
Despite hitting six of her seven double faults in the second set, Gauff’s overall consistency from the baseline proved crucial, finishing with only 11 unforced errors compared to 37 from Burrage. The Briton’s final two service games were marred by double faults, with consecutive errors at 5-6 handing Gauff the match.
The victory is part of an impressive winning streak that began at the WTA Finals in November, where Gauff won four consecutive matches, including straight-set victories over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Gauff’s 11-match streak now extends into the Australian Open, where she is aiming to improve her serve and forehand, two areas of focus since the end of last season.
“If I landed anything short, she was landing a winner,” Gauff added, reflecting on the pressure Burrage put on her service game.
Gauff’s next opponent is Canadian Leylah Fernandez, a runner-up at the 2021 US Open. Fernandez advanced to the third round by overcoming Cristina Bucsa in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback.
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