Tennis

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In a major upset, Australian qualifier Talia Gibson defeated 16th seed Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of the 2026 Miami Open on March 22.

The 21-year-old Gibson, ranked 68th, continued her strong form with consistent serving and precise play to secure the straight-sets win, advancing to the third round

 

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This Aussie is off to a winning start in the main draw in Miami.

 

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Cruz Hewitt just falls short for his first ITF title today

 

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In a major upset, Australian qualifier Talia Gibson defeated 16th seed Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of the 2026 Miami Open on March 22.

The 21-year-old Gibson, ranked 68th, continued her strong form with consistent serving and precise play to secure the straight-sets win, advancing to the third round


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Talia is now Aussies 2nd highest ranked player.

 

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March Madness!!!
Big time tennis at the big tour events that count. The 21 year old takes another top 20 scalp

 

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You would struggle mentally if you keep making quarter finals at slams but never progress further

 

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Latest official WTA Rankings post Miami.
Two Aussies at career highs

What a March for Talia Gibson

Can Emerson Jones, four years younger follow the same trajectory?

 

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Through to the 2nd round in Houston

 

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33 year old Aussie

Alex Bolt extends his winning streak to three matches to advance to the 2nd round on the Houston clay.

 

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A season spirit lifter

Alexei Popyrin comes from behind to bring up just his third win of 2026 to move into R2 at the ATP 250 Houston.