Maya Joint falls at first hurdle as Tereza Valentová scores Australian Open upset

Jan 20, 2026 - 02:30
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Maya Joint falls at first hurdle as Tereza Valentová scores Australian Open upset
  • Australian No 30 seed defeated 6-4, 6-4 in 92 minutes

  • Joint was first seeded Australian woman since Ash Barty in 2022

Maya Joint, the top-ranked local in the Australian Open women’s singles draw, crashed out in the first round on Tuesday after losing in straight sets to Czech teenager Tereza Valentová.

Valentová made the most of an inconsistent display from the 30th seed, winning 6-4, 6-4 in 92 minutes. Continue reading...

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