Coco Gauff v Hailey Baptiste Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2026 Third Round

Match Overview

• 🎾 This video features extended highlights from the third round match between Coco Gauff and Hailey Baptiste at the Australian Open 2026.
• 🏟️ The match took place in Melbourne, part of the first Grand Slam of the year.

Hailey Baptiste's Strong Start

• 🚀 Hailey Baptiste, the world number 70, displayed a game full of power and poise.
• 🎯 She played a brilliant first set, securing it 6-3 and putting the number three seed, Coco Gauff, on the ropes.
• ⚡ Baptiste effectively used injection of pace and change of direction to open up the court and extract mistakes.

Coco Gauff's Resilience

• ⚠️ Coco Gauff initially struggled, making 11 double faults due to "over pressing."
• 💪 Gauff demonstrated her ability to reset and come from behind, refusing to let the match slip away easily.
• comeback victory for Coco Gauff, who fought hard to dig in and compete.

Key Moments and Victory

• ✨ Gauff's powerful forehand and anticipation became crucial as she found her rhythm in the second set.
• ✅ She sealed the second set with a fine return, ultimately securing a come from behind victory.
• 🏆 Coco Gauff, the number three seed, successfully advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
• 🤝 The match concluded with a warm embrace between the two players, highlighting their friendship.