Coco Gauff v Leylah Fernandez Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2025 Third Round

[@KH-sn2sj]

A much cleaner match from Coco. Build on this & keep moving onwards!

[@dmsc33]

I'm surprised there aren't more comments from the commentators about Coco's improved forehand. So much more consistent.

[@malikhagens9821]

Waking up to this great news!! Gone Coco. Rooting for you

[@Peace2humankind]

What class from Coco. Such a comprehensively solid performance.

[@vuyimbityana3688]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Coco! Your tennis growth is fantastic. 🎉

[@kerrytom4731]

Coco just wore her down as the matches continues deeper into the game. She's playing on another level. If she can put everything together a good chance winning the AO 25!

[@Pugwash864]

lol

[@GraceNdeti33]

Rooting for you Coco.Keep going 🔥

[@vanessacort2370]

Cool n calm, Coco retained control of this match against a determined Leylah... Bravo, Coco.

[@theverchampion]

coco just too solid and good. Miss Fernandez work on those errors! I feel like Leylah can play MUCH better than this level she played here tonight. Well done Coco. Let’s get it!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ZenoLee0]

Coco's match-winning point had a fist pump, an apology, and a match celebration all at once.

[@siwemgqalelo3485]

🤣🤣class act this teen🤞and still going places👌🏾

[@dianajohnson4364]

Great match, this was Coco best out of the 3, less double faults, she has to keep working that forehand, love Leyla once she get stronger she will be a different player, lets go Coco, its going to get tougher!🎉🎉🎉

[@wuncieadams1352]

I pray you win the whole thing Coco. I guess that thing is called the championship. I pray really fervently you prevail, God bless you always and congrats o this match-up❤❤❤

[@belbb8986]

Huge Coco fan, but I have such respect for Leylah. Her speech after losing the US Open final speaking about her resilience and the resilience of New Yorkers referencing 9/11 was incredibly mature, compassionate and special for someone so young. I was forever a fan after that.

[@davanmani556]

Most folks can only pretend to be mature but she definitely has it with sincerity.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

That yellow looks so pretty on Coco!🎉❤

[@valr852]

HELLO Leylah played a great game against a very good opponent,keep going Leylah,we are always cheering,your a amazing -layer ‼️‼️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ConfusedBird-jb3ec]

Very great 1 from lylah... she just need to train more on timing the line

[@AnthonyFarmington88]

*match

[@lucypedzinski1403]

LEYLAH IS SO PRETTY AND CLASSY COMPARED TO HER OPPONENT!!

[@DJHaloM3]

@@lucypedzinski1403 If you think Leylah is pretty you likely need to update your eyeglass prescription. She looks like a young boy who's always afraid of something.

[@namhlamsomi6437]

Askies​@@lucypedzinski1403

[@nordattack]

Coco has in my opinion the best tennis physique in the women's game. She is like an Greek Warrior. I could see her just as easily swinging a sword, shooting a bow or throwing a spear.

[@TechWizz]

You go Coco! I love that yellow on her too. Lovely.

[@sharonharvey9]

Great job Coco👍🎾

[@LiVerity-pc1ue]

Coco’s backhand was a rocket 🚀

[@justicetiwol1147]

I think Coco plays smoother against tougher opponents and that's good! Meaning she can get the job done.

[@bryancarson5908]

I’ve started to notice this and it’s perplexing 😂! But maybe it’s that thing that says it’s harder to hit against an untrained or unpredictable opponent who doesn’t know the technique as well

[@justicetiwol1147]

@bryancarson5908 True. It's probably that! N I think that won't be a problem anymore because her next opponents are experienced. Let's hope she continues to bring that smoothness

[@Multiversetraveler93]

Yea that’s why she lost to Vevic and Narvaro last year.

[@mariusjackson4704]

She just plays those players more often so she’s familiar with their game and sometimes that exposes gaps that common for many players

[@G2daG]

Laylah was about to cry. You win some, you lose some. Keep pressing baby girl. Gr8 job Coco!

[@W4TSKY]

I love watching Coco play at Wimbledon and AO because of the way the local fans pronounce her name. “Go Coco” with an English or Aussie accent is just so cute haha

[@berthasherman5212]

Looking good Coco. Keep going. I love Leyla too. If she has no already done so, a new coach to hone her skills, because she can play tennis! She may need a break, too❤

[@FranciscoHernandez-if1qd]

Leylah played great, proud of her performance, but Coco is on a mission... No one could have defeated her at that level. Thanks for the highlights!

[@richcampbell6808]

Wrong. SABALENKA will destroy her.

[@JoshTwentyFourSeven]

@@richcampbell6808coco literally leads their h2h 😂 she has never destroyed coco. Ever actually 😂

[@richcampbell6808]

@@HoustonOnlineMarketing Coco got lucky at the US OPEN. SABALENKA is #1 and 3 grandslams. Us open was a joke. Semis and finals her opponents gave it to her with 60 unforced errors in one match.

[@guillaumeaka4343]

@richcampbell6808, we will see if you are wright, if not shame on you😂

[@FranciscoHernandez-if1qd]

@@guillaumeaka4343 Well, we will not prove it, just because that day has passed he he he. I mean, every day is different, and the level of play depends on whom you are playing that day. Nevertheless, anyone playing Coco in this tournament will have to play her best. Interesting and fun matches to come!!! Enjoy them!!!

[@AnimeIntroStyles4]

I thought Leylah played aggressively and that was good. She just needs to avoid certain patterns and improve her serve game a bit, but the rallies were not bad at all from her.

[@francoisduquette4588]

It's gonna be tough for her, I mean she have the heart and the angle shot are awesome but she lack the power to get pass the opponents, IDK where she can go from here honestly. If I was her coach I would look at what Justine Henin did differently. Even what Paolini is doing right because she's small but have that power!

[@davanmani556]

@@francoisduquette4588she doesn’t have the size to play rally shots.

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Good match. Coco was in the zone.

[@Bantyaga-lm6gq]

Absolutely very much in control. Solid footing. Let's go COCO! AO OPEN CHAMPION... COCO GAUFF!

[@leonidesrivera9812]

Coco’s athleticism, mental focus, and fitness are all on deck right now ❤USA

[@dani__crocs]

That was some real tennis being played

[@dennisgichohi5392]

That gauff forehand has improved....good to see

[@JayyTheManAtl]

Woke up to coco cashing out my parlay 😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻 MVP

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

Future #1 here, kids! 🏆 Thanks Aussies, for giving our girl props with that standing O. 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@masawuantonio5048]

Let's go coco

[@jlzivi5277]

I love both players, but Fernandez had no chance here.

[@omegaman66]

Wow thanks for saving me so much time. I only watched 2 seconds of the video so I could post this: Thanks for letting me know the outcome via the thumbnail. What am I going to do with the extra time on my hands? Keep up the great work.

[@Stillpretty920]

Zero double faults in that first set, damn your flawless

[@quinley7877]

That backhand is so special

[@thomasdelaney8117]

In the past Fernandez was light years ahead of Coco as far as mental strength and focus. Now Coco has grown up and has Fernandez's mental focus. Fernandez played about 95% of her potential but Leyla doesn't have the physical leg strength to run laterally as well as Coco which allows Coco to chase more balls down causing Leyla to try and hit closer to the lines causing unforced errors. She played almost as good as she can but still lost.

[@quesee08]

Correct. This is the max Leylah has done (kudos to her for reaching top 50 given her limitations). Her physical movement is really worst. Think about this. She is actually 2 inches taller than Jasmine Paolini but compare their lateral movement and coverage. Its miles apart. Leylhah is 5'6" but she plays like 5 foot tall.

[@vinayakpatwardhan4408]

So accurately said

[@mariaj9235]

I am Iga's fan but Coco will take it. One can clearly see she is on top. Very fast and effective ; can see brutal force coming off racquet. Mentaly she is a different person. Year or two ago, I knew she would go down just by looking at her. She will take Sabalenka easily, Coco is clearly in her prime .. sort of like Iga 3 years ago

[@chosenvids]

Fernandez and coach can now start working on her power shots; both wings.

[@longlifevibes8842]

And movement as well but she has much potential

[@davanmani556]

And return and volley attack.

[@elainepotgieter9403]

Love Coco's outfit. Very clever design with the back open so her body can stay cooler in that hot Aussie weather and she looks amazing in that colour. I love Saba but I'm hoping Coco takes the AO this year.

[@pawshands9706]

Leylah has variety and is good at net, but her lack of reach will kill her vs the big gals😮

[@orangeteals]

Coco just has that extra something, do or die battlefield mentality. Leylah just got too inside her own head and stopped looking to create

[@yuyun1a]

This was such a great match between both players!! Leylah has improved so much

[@elizabethsoro3421]

coco is a better player and a better sport.

[@siphorahgaesale9072]

Good one Coco❤

[@jakeryanholland3617]

Love the Venusesque early 2000s tennis gear coco is wearing (: 🖤

[@blossomchinaka1167]

How much I loved that drop shot at 6:33 and oh, yes that amazing shot at 7:14!😊❤ Well done Leylah and Congratulations Coco!!! More Wins! ❤❤💯

[@celinebapbaptiste1969]

That was great tennis from both

[@angeliawalthall6505]

Cocooooooo! Yes! 💛 💛💛 Love Leylah too!💕

[@danicapiero2498]

Leylah needs to watch some Rafa Films. She’s a lefty which should be an advantage. She needs to improve her two handed backhand and put more spin and pace on her forehand. The serve needs some work too.

[@rodneymojo]

If "I wish I was a little bit taller" was a tennis player. Leylah's challenge is her physiology. She's doing a great job of accommodating for it, but she needs to be taller and a lot stronger to do the things you're suggesting. With that said, if she can get more RPMs on her shots, she should be able to contend a bit better. She just struggles to end points efficiently.

[@kuyanick]

@@rodneymojo To be fair, Jasmine Paolini from Italy is shorter than Leylah at 5'4" and ranked #4 in the world. I do agree with strength training, Leylah will be able to compete better against stronger opponents.

[@rodneymojo]

@ for sure. But Leylah is short and petite/thin. She’s 2” taller than Jasmine but weighs 12lbs less. Muscle matters. Jasmine is able to put more RPMs and MPHs on all of her shots, by comparison. You can’t be 105lbs wet and compete against women 15 - 30lbs heavier and 2” - 6” taller than you. The math just ain’t mathing!!!

[@kuyanick]

@@rodneymojo I stated that I agree about strength training. Since she’s undersized, she can also work on her speed / acceleration-which would compensate for less mass in order to generate more force…and of course to get to the ball quicker. So she could add muscle, speed, or both. Then the match would math and the physics would physics :)

[@rodneymojo]

@ agreed. And I’m 100% rooting for her to do it. If she can gain at least a little ground, she can make an impact at some of the events where her style of play can be rewarded. May sound crazy, but I think Wimbledon is potentially her best shot to make another deep run. One of the only surfaces where being low center of gravity and a tad petite can give her a distinct advantage. Also her ability to pick up the ball and half volley from anywhere on the court. With a respectable draw, she could make a go of it!

[@ceterisparibus6261]

well done leylah.. you felt short.. plese keep trying to get better look for better techniques!! your time will come!! us open will come back!! Hope you win soon!!! all the best fro Toronto annd true respect for doing canada proud coco gauff might as well write her name in the final...

[@twinwankel]

Leylah will always be at a disadvantage against any opponent because she lacks a good serve. Otherwise, I love watching her tenacity and aggression. I just wish she could pick up some pace on that serve. Maybe another coach could help her maximize her potential.

[@thatgirlkells5505]

Completely agree. Serve is letting her down!!

[@visesiosua6715]

Good job both player but congratulations Coco for the win 🥰

[@irenesmith7349]

WAY TO GO COCO🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@chanjiewan6823]

I feel for Leylah. She has the heart of a champion but that's it.

[@krille67]

I really love how you already know who won the match just by looking at the image on youtube.

[@mzungumzungu336]

Coo coo for Coco!

[@mpalmer7800]

Go Coco all the to the lady woman standing ❤

[@barbiedoll5766]

GO COCO!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@mardigonzalez3106]

Es tan simpática Leyla 😊

[@sourcingsailor4987]

Coco was just too powerful and too fast for her.

[@donyutejamaica631]

Coco swings her arms, while Leyla is putting her entire body into her shots just to keep up with Coco.

[@Textalia]

Coco never rejoice ❤

[@jackwachtel-scott8000]

Fernandes doesn't have the power to trouble the best players. That was a practice session for Gauff.

[@ferchomorrison6265]

Saludos Mi Comentario Leylah Cómo Siempre Cuando Mucho Tercera Ronda No Da Ese Salto Y Sorpresa En Uno Grande y Coco Como Siempre muy Regular en Su Tenis

[@sunglee3935]

Gauff’s forehand is an atp forehand , was it always like this?

[@chrisak49]

It used to be her weakness. Now it’s much more reliable with more topspin and rarely lands short anymore.

[@sunglee3935]

@ atp style forehand produces more topspin than women’s style. Women’s style is flatter

[@chrisak49]

@@sunglee3935 Yep exactly.

[@RA-dh1tb]

Let's go Coco!

[@longlifevibes8842]

Lift it 🏆

[@tshavfengvang7831]

Leylah moves gracefully and she's a force to recon with. She just needs to beef up her service games and win some free points.😅

[@eddiewtong213]

I can't believe Leylah Fernandez ranks 29th in the WTA ranking.

[@christoph1246]

Leylah and Coco looking 🔥

[@xZOOMARx]

Both technically sound and competent players but cocos got one thing leylah needs: she’s got ice in her veins

[@Louisluis1987]

wow Coco's outfit so stunning!

[@jannetterosario2659]

Both girls look more fit and confident ….👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great match

[@thisthatntheother747]

The young players are coming on, on both women's and men's side!

[@ryan-kane]

Loved that backhand winner at 5:00 from Gauff.

[@post6180]

Backhand, Coco's greatest weapon

[@rocksrule17]

Leylah made good progress in her game n it shows as it pushed great tennis quality out of Coco as well.

[@DrSongs-rg4ry]

Clean Match

[@brooklynmona5780]

we don't need a replay to every point that's not extended highlights

[@thomasdelaney8117]

Leylah was noticeably upset because she played very well but it still wasn't enough.

[@TheKing-wg8qy]

Cocolicious 🔥

[@jamessewell2672]

💞🦾💣> WOW > COCO KEEP WINNING WITH HER POWERFUL 👏 FOREHAND AS SHE DID IN 2024 🎉🎉

[@joyceblackwood9335]

Congrats, girls! May the Lord Jesus continue to guide and protect you, Coco.

[@kevinwaters5872]

If you aren’t top five , you are wasting your time against Coco. But Leylah gives 110 pc effort every time. Congrats to both.

[@donyutejamaica631]

Leyla just haven’t the physical tools to match a top player like Coco.. Leyla at age 22 is the same Leyla physically at age 14 or 15 years old. Coco at age 20 is not the same Coco at 14 or 15 years old physically.

[@dariusbrock2351]

Go Coco!

[@geld5220]

Wonder if hitting quality angles or corners, would give Leylah a chance at playing stronger players. It seems in order to score she had to hit great angles.

[@deartennislovejamie]

Coco!!!🎉🎉

[@pamhall6635]

Go go Coco😊

[@EmekaAgbo-x6v]

Go Coco

[@WilliamHudson-pr2gj]

Cheers Coco you did it again one match at a time angle target shots hit perfect you are blessed by God

[@lazyhusband]

They played doubles together so you’d think there’d be a hug OR smile after the match?

[@KCNwokoye]

Great match. Leylah was really attacking her forehand. It was not an easy match at all. I'm sure others in the next round will exploit her forehand errors. Hopefully she tightens things up during practice as her next match with Belinda will be very tough. Coco has improved her forehand but she has other weapons like her backhand, movement, serve, and mindset. She'll fall back on her other tools.

[@jimmiferrer4611]

Leyla looks so pretty...🤗🍷🍷🍷

[@kuhoyeptho]

Leyla has improved alot since US open 2021. Ema wining 2021 US open was a fluke in tennis history?

[@AnthonyFarmington88]

Coco’s forehand is coming to come 🤭

[@thomasdelaney8117]

I have never rooted for Gauff. Her game as improved dramatically. My criticisms of her in past videos were 100% correct. I can clearly see that now. I always noticed that she was acting immature and would get nervous and choke a lot. She would hit tremendous amounts of unforced errors and would always be complaining, whining, and looking at her box. She has now matured. She is a TOTALLY different player. She always had physical gifts and athleticism but poor mental skills and focus. She now no longer looks at the box continuously, has great focus, much less unforced errors, doesn't whine and beat herself up, and in general is no longer beating herself.

[@BoxOfOranges84]

Basically, you root for players when they are doing well. That's called a bandwagonner

[@sweetiemcgee]

great run. mary jo should be a proud mama.

[@s.h.n.6231]

Laylah should improve her backhand

[@comosedice6104]

leylah needs a better sense of direction with her shots. i feel like she hasn’t altered her game for a very ling time.