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  • Emma Navarro thwarts Peyton Stearns in 3:20 comeback, third longest match of 2025 at Australian Open


    Looking to back up a breakthrough is never easy but Navarro appears up to the test, showing immense physical resilience as Stearns, who is also 23 years old, faded in the final stretch of the match.

    “I was just trying to make the most of the skills I had today,” Navarro repeated. “Maybe it wasn’t my best but she put up a really great fight. Obviously, we were out here for over three hours, but I’m just really happy to get the win and I can’t wait to come back out here in a couple days.”

    The American will look for a more straightforward second round match against Chinese lefty Wang Xiyu, but their last match came at last year’s Australian Open, and also required a 7-5 final set.

    “I’ll try to put my feet up a bit, sleep a lot, eat well, talk to my coach and figure out a game plan,” Navarro teased of her recovery. “Hopefully I’ll feel good in a couple days.”



    In a thrilling match at the Australian Open, Emma Navarro pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Peyton Stearns in a marathon 3 hours and 20 minutes battle. The match, which lasted well into the night, was the third longest of the tournament so far in 2025.

    Navarro, known for her never-say-die attitude, fought tooth and nail against Stearns, refusing to give up even when she found herself down a set and a break. With her trademark tenacity and skill, Navarro clawed her way back into the match, winning key points and frustrating her opponent with her relentless play.

    In the end, Navarro’s determination paid off as she secured a hard-fought victory over Stearns, much to the delight of the crowd who had stayed up late to witness the epic battle. The match was a true testament to Navarro’s fighting spirit and will to win, and will surely go down as one of the most memorable moments of the Australian Open in 2025.

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  • Mpetshi Perricard thwarts fourth seed Tiafoe to reach quarters

    Mpetshi Perricard thwarts fourth seed Tiafoe to reach quarters


    Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s giant-killing ways have carried him into his fourth ATP quarterfinal after dismantling the Brisbane International’s fourth seed Frances Tiafoe at Pat Rafter Arena on Thursday.

    On the heels of his three-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday, the 21-year-old put on another serving masterclass to beat the American for the second time in as many meetings, 6-4 7-6(4).

    The 31st-ranked Frenchman started the match with four straight aces, the first of which was clocked at 232km/h, and ended with 20.

    “I was very warm after this one,” he said. “I did not see the speed after the serve but yeah it was very fast.”

    It followed the 36 aces he sent past Kyrgios in the opening round. He distinctly remembered the age at which he first started serving those 200km/h-plus cannons.

    “Maybe 10, no,” he laughed. “I think I was 15 or 16 years old. I was very proud of myself … I think I need some power, a little bit more. I need 230 on every serve.”

    The 94-minute victory set a quarterfinal clash with 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik, an earlier 6-3 6-2 winner over Serbian lucky loser Dusan Lajovic.

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    It marked his sixth triumph from seven showdowns against top-20 opponents, with his lone defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in Beijing.

    “It was a good match, not very easy to play against Frances,” he said. “I won the first set, it was very tight in the second. I managed to put some pressure on the second serve and it worked and I’m very happy with my performance today …

    “I did a lot of forehand because Frances loves to make me run a little bit. Yeah I don’t like to run so of course I needed to be aggressive, and it worked from the beginning so I’m very happy about it.”

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    Mpetshi Perricard stuns fourth seed Tiafoe to advance to quarterfinals

    In a thrilling upset at the tennis tournament, unseeded Mpetshi Perricard shocked the crowd by defeating fourth seed Frances Tiafoe in a nail-biting match. Perricard displayed incredible skill and determination as he battled against the higher-ranked player, ultimately emerging victorious in a hard-fought contest.

    Fans were on the edge of their seats as Perricard showcased his tenacity and talent, outplaying Tiafoe with his powerful shots and strategic gameplay. The victory marks a significant achievement for Perricard, who has now advanced to the quarterfinals and is poised to make a deep run in the tournament.

    Perricard’s impressive performance has cemented his status as a rising star in the tennis world, and fans are eagerly anticipating his next match. With his sights set on the title, Perricard is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the court. Stay tuned for more updates on his journey through the tournament.

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