"On telly, Mac's talking about Anisimova, whose time is surely coming. She was close to a major last year and if she continues improving perhaps even if she doesn't one will surely be hers soon. Her backhand is one of the best shots in the game, she's working out how to win big matches, and her easy power is an absolute joy."
"G'day and welcome to the Australian Open 2026 day two! It's been fairly regulation gear so far this session Emma Navarro and Sofia Kenin have gone, beaten by Magda Linette and Peyton Sterns respectively, while Felix Auger-Aliassime retired against Nuno Borges and Learner Tien sneaked by Marcus Giron. Otherwise. though, it's been swift victories for our main faces, with Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Victoria Mboko, Andrey Rublev and Amanada Anisimova all moving on in straights."
Amanda Anisimova shows rapid improvement, with a standout backhand, growing match-winning instincts, and effortless power that mark her as a future major champion. Early Australian Open second-round action saw Emma Navarro and Sofia Kenin lose to Magda Linette and Peyton Sterns, Felix Auger-Aliassime retire against Nuno Borges, and Learner Tien edge Marcus Giron. Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Victoria Mboko, Andrey Rublev and Amanda Anisimova advanced in straight sets. Stan Wawrinka, the oldest wild-card entrant and 2014 champion, leads Laslo Djere two sets to one, and Jacob Fearnley fights back against Kamil Majchrzak.
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