Who will use AO2021 as a stepping stone?
We pick the four women and four men who impressed at AO2021 and could kick on to bigger things during the year.
21 February 2021
Age
27 years
Born
Olomouc, Czech Republic
Residence
Prague, Czech Republic
Height
180cm (5 ft 11 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 26/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 65%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$6,509,545 USDSingles Titles1Singles Win-Loss101-54-
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Brady fights past Muchova for debut finals berth
Jennifer Brady battles past Czech 25th seed to go one better than her 2020 US Open semifinal appearance.
18 February 2021
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Women's SF preview: Karolina Muchova v Jennifer Brady
A career-defining clash beckons as these two first-time Australian Open women’s singles semifinalists fight for a spot in the decider.
17 February 2021
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'I felt like I was in control': Barty laments fadeout
No.1 seed won't blame opponent's medical timeout for failure to secure a semifinal spot, but takes responsibility for tough loss.
17 February 2021
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Barty boilover: Muchova outlasts local hero
Australian can't hold off gutsy Czech, as Muchova comes back from the dead to book a storied semifinal spot.
17 February 2021
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 10
An Aussie hero faces tough Czech opposition, all-Russian and all-USA clashes set to thrill and Nadal faces a Greek in form.
16 February 2021
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Mertens, Brady, Muchova, Vekic: threats flying under the radar
While the bottom half of the women’s draw at AO 2021 is loaded with major winners, it’s in the top half where a quartet of players spy an opportunity to take the next step at a Slam.
15 February 2021
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Women's wrap, Day 6: Pliskova bounced, tears from Vekic
Pliskova racquet smash earns costly sanction, Belgian cheered by home support and Svitolina tops childhood rival.
13 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 6 of AO 2021
Feisty Italian faces the Demon, Barty needing a lift and Czech mates prepare to fight for a fourth-round spot.
13 February 2021
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What happens when practice friends become foes?
Preparing for a Grand Slam 2021-style has its challenges, not least when you face your training partner in the main draw.
12 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series women’s wrap: Serena, Simona on target
Two of the biggest names in the women’s game got their 2021 campaigns off to winning starts at Melbourne Park on Monday.
1 February 2021