Gauff Vs Baptiste Highlights, Australian Open 2026: No. 3 Seed Fights Back A Set Down To Win On Margaret Court Arena

And there you! Serving for the match, Gauff wastes no time as she clinches a 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 win over her American compatriot, Hailey Baptiste in the third round of the women's singles at the Australian Open 2026.

Gauff is up against her fellow American, Hailey Baptiste at the Margaret Court Arena. Gauff is favourite to take this third round match but Baptiste will know some traits of her countryman, and put it to use here.

My, my! Coco Gauff is on the verge of dropping her first set at the Australian Open 2026. Her countryman is in dominating mood as she fires in a 5-3 lead and seems like the no. 3 seed has no answer.

A tough start for world no. 3 Coco Gauff as she concedes the first set 6–3 to fellow American Hailey Baptiste, who has taken early control of the contest.

Gauff seems to have learnt from her first set mistakes as she races to a 3-0 lead in the second set. She breaks Baptiste's serve as the match heads to an intensifying moment.

Gauff seems to have let all her frustration out as she bagels her opponent Baptiste in the second set. All to play for in the third and decisive set.

Third set is underway with both players holding their serve. One mistake from Gauff, could see her face the improbable task of chasing down and moreover, exit in the third round.

No. 3 seed Gauff has fought her way back with a 5-3 lead in the third and decisive set. World No. 3 Gauff had dropped the opening set 6–3 to fellow American Hailey Baptiste but it seems the class and quality has shown through.