Second Round
Emma Raducanu falls in second round at Australian Open 2026
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Emma Raducanu's campaign at the 2026 Australian Open ended in the second round with a 7-6(3), 6-2 defeat to Anastasia Potapova. The British No. 1 had led 5-3 in the first set but faltered under pressure. Former champion Andy Roddick urged her to play more and demand greater results from herself.
Top seeds dominated day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, advancing to the third round with few surprises. Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff secured straight-set victories, while Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev overcame tougher challenges. Emma Raducanu's early exit highlighted a mixed day for some players.
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Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev overcame an early setback to defeat Quentin Halys in the second round. The Russian secured a 6-7(9), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory in over three hours on Wednesday. Medvedev now faces Fabian Marozsan in the next round.