Coco Gauff vs Kamilla Rakhimova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Coco Gauff begins her quest for a maiden Australian Open title against Kamilla Rakhimova.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Coco Gauff vs Kamilla Rakhimova prediction
Coco Gauff is aiming for her first Australian Open title and third major overall when she competes in Melbourne. There were real highlights in 2025, with the American clinching the French Open after a win over Aryna Sabalenka in the final, while also going on to win the WTA 1000 title in Wuhan towards the end of the season. However, there were some issues with her serve and in terms of performance level after her win at Roland Garros. She began her season at the United Cup, winning three of her four singles matches, including a victory against Iga Swiatek.
She faces Kamilla Rakhimova in round one. Rakhimova is yet to compete in the main draw of a tournament this year. She lost in the second stage of qualifying for tournaments in Brisbane and Adelaide. She is ranked 91 in the world.
They played each other for the first time last September at the China Open, with Gauff winning 6-4 6-0. A similar result is the most likely scenario here.
Coco Gauff vs Kamilla Rakhimova tip: Under 19.5 games
