Sloane Stephens, Kathinka Von Deichmann shine in Australian Open qualifying
![Stephens will face Olivia Gadecki in a second-round rematch at Melbourne Park. [photo credit: Sloane Stephens Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_527-400x200.png)
Sloane Stephens ended a 13-match losing streak, while Kathinka Von Deichmann made history with her first Melbourne Park win as both advanced in the Australian Open qualifying draw.