Zheng lost the 2024 decider at Melbourne Park to Aryna Sabalenka and went on to win the Olympic gold medal in Paris

The 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova allowed Osaka to reach the third round at a major tournament for the first time since the 2022 season.

Madison Keys may have won the title at the 2025 Australian Open but there were a myriad of players leaving Melbourne who can leave with their heads held high.

No.5 seed Daria Kasatkina captured her eighth Hologic WTA Tour title, sixth at WTA 500 level and second of 2024 at the Ningbo Open. Kasatkina became the eighth player in 2024 to win a tournament after facing match point, having saved two in her ...