![Carlos Alcaraz on the court during the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_568-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21. The 22-year-old will face Corentin Moutet or Michael Zheng next.
![Sabalenka to face Emma Raducanu or Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Australian Open. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3d6f5664cf264d47988508b81bc7c2ca-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21, defeating Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka will next face Emma Raducanu or Anastasia Potapova.
![Coco Gauff shows her class with an efficient victory over Danilovic at Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday, January 21. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_566-400x200.png)
American tennis star Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21, defeating Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at Margaret Court Arena. Gauff will face compatriot Hailey Baptiste in the next round.