Date: Saturday, January 24 / early hours Sunday, January 25, 2026
Event: Fourth Round – Women’s Singles, Australian Open (Melbourne, Australia)
Australian Open action is heating up and one of the standout matches on Day 7 is the blockbuster clash between American star Coco Gauff and Czech contender Karolina Muchova — two of the toughest competitors left in Melbourne Park.
📍 Match Preview: Gauff vs Muchova
Coco Gauff (USA) – World No. 3, known for blistering athleticism, powerful groundstrokes and clutch comebacks.
Karolina Muchova (CZE) – No. 19 seed, a crafty mover with variety and court coverage; capable of unsettling big hitters.
📊 Head-to-Head: Gauff leads their rivalry and has won all previous meetings.
Both players earned their spots in the Round of 16 with convincing wins — Gauff clawed back from a set down to beat Hailey Baptiste, and Muchova dismantled Magda Linette in straight sets.
🕒 Match Timing & Where It’s Live
📅 Scheduled local start: ~Late night on Sat, Jan 24 (Melbourne time) — often early hours Sunday in some regions (e.g., 03:30 UTC).
🎾 Court: Margaret Court Arena (expected)
📺 TV & Official Live Streams
Broadcasters in many regions include ESPN, Tennis Channel, and Australian Open official feeds.
Some platforms offer multiview and match streams through tournament apps or free trial periods on major streaming services.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: I cannot provide direct links to free illegal streams — always choose official broadcast or authorized streaming services for safety and legality.
🧠 Live Match Context & Highlights
🎙️ Pre-match buzz: Tennis fans across forums are tracking live scoreboards and share live comment threads as the match unfolds.
🔥 Tournament atmosphere: The Aus Open crowd is electric — with top seeds and storyline matches across Rod Laver, Margaret Court, and John Cain Arenas.
🎾 Other ongoing Aussie Open action:
Novak Djokovic hit a milestone with a historic 400th Grand Slam win on the same day.
conditions impacted play earlier in Day 6.
📌 What to Watch For
Coco Gauff’s strengths:
Feet and defense that can turn defense into offense quickly.
Confidence from recent Grand Slam wins against top opponents. (
Karolina Muchova’s edge:
She mixes spins and angles, often disrupting rhythm.
Coming off a crisp straight-sets win.
This tactical contrast — power vs variety — makes this a must-watch battle in the women’s draw.
📊 Quick Stats & Predictions
👉 Gauff leads Most Recent Matches vs Muchova (4–0).
👉 Match prediction models show a slight Gauff edge, but bettors note Muchova’s ability to push longer rallies.
📍 Follow Live
To track live scores and commentary while this match unfolds — use:
Official Australian Open live scoring app or website
ESPN / Tennis Channel score ticker
Scoreboard sources like Flashscore or SofaScore
🎾 Fans also often update live threads on sites such as Reddit during matches.
