Australian Open: Gauff beats Siniakova in opener; Kostyuk defeats Anisimova

Melbourne [Australia], January 16 (ANI): No.7 seed Coco Gauff opened her 2023 Australian Open campaign with a straight-set triumph over the Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova here at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday.

The 18-year-old American advanced to the second round with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. Gauff will face 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu next.

Playing in her fourth Australian Open, Gauff opened up play and advanced