Super tie-break 12:10 p.m. The 697th racket knocked out neutral and went to Sobolenko

697 racket of the world from China Bai Zhuoxuan made it to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.

In the first round, the Chinese woman took the victory from the “neutral women” on the super ta-break of the third set Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (WTA 44) in 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Australian Open 2026. 1/64 of the final

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – Bai Zhuoxuan (China) [Q] – 4:6, 6:2, 6:7 (10:12)

In the super tie-break, Bai won one match point at the reception with a score of 9:10.

Bai started at the Australian Open in qualifying, where she passed Alina Korneeva, Chloe Pake and Daria Vidmanova.

Bai Zhuoxuan is playing in the main draw of a major in Melbourne for the second time in his career. In the 1/32 finals, she will meet with the world’s number one Arina Sobolenko, who at the start of the competition defeated Tiantsou Sara Rakotomanga Rajaon 6:4, 6:1.

Video review of the match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Bai Zhuoxuan

Photo gallery of the match (Bai Zhuoxuan)

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