No party animal, Australian Open contender Coco Gauff said she might celebrate her coming 21st birthday by tackling an escape room rather than putting on a big bash with friends back in Miami.

Coco Gauff overcame a challenging match against British player Jodie Burrage to secure her spot in the third round of the Australian Open. Leading initially, Gauff was drawn into a fierce contest by Burrage but ultimately won in straight sets,

Coco Gauff came from 5-3 down in the second set to defeat Jodie Burrage and advance to the Australian Open third round, where she will face Leylah Fernandez.

Jodie Burrage will be Coco Gauff's second-round opponent in the second round of the Australian Open 2025. The Brit won her first main-draw match at the Australian Open by beating French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-4.

Leylah Fernandez remains undeterred as she prepares to take on third seed Coco Gauff in the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday in Melbourne.

The world number three has reeled off four sets without reply in her opening two matches, and will play 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in the third round.

Gauff took the opening set inside 35 minutes at Rod Laver Arena, but her British opponent made life much harder in the second.

American star Coco Gauff is hoping history repeats when she meets Canadian Leylah Fernandez, following her recent success in the United Cup.

Coco Gauff is seeded to meet compatriot Jessica Pegula in the last eight and Aryna Sabalenka in the last four in a rematch of last season.