Paula Badosa

Oksana Selekhmeteva claimed the first top-30 victory of her career by defeating 25th seed Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Australian Open on January 22, 2026. The 23-year-old Russian reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, sealing the win with a stunning angled backhand pass. Badosa, a semifinalist last year, expressed disappointment but acknowledged her struggles in the match.