Australian Open 2025 Day Four: Thanasi Kokkinakis Battles Injury in Thrilling Loss to Jack Draper, Gauff Wins in Straight Sets

Melbourne, Australia – Day four of the Australian Open 2025 is full of excitement and twists, with Thanasi Kokkinakis and Coco Gauff giving outstanding matches.

Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Jack Draper: A Rollercoaster Match

The second-round match between Kokkinakis and Draper lasted more than four hours. Kokkinakis built an early lead, showing his skill and trust. Draper’s resilience, however, led him to fight back and win the game with scores of 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, and 6-3.

Impact of Thanasi Kokkinakis Injury on Performance

Throughout the game, Kokkinakis’ pectoral disorder affected his performance. Despite his brave efforts, the physical limits imposed by the injury drove his serve and overall games, leading to his final defeat.

Coco Gauff dominates Jodie Burrage

In the women’s section, Coco Gauff defeated Jodie Burrage in straight sets. Gauff took the first set 6-3, while Burrage counterattacked during the second set, but was still able to win it at 7-5. With this win, Gauff progresses to the third round, where she will be facing Leylah Fernandez.

Gauff had much praise for Burrage’s effort and recognized that she was not having an easy ride, but by the end, it was her skill and strength of mind that told.

Other notable matches

Other special matches on the day had been a tough come-across between Aleksandar Vukic and Sebastian Korda, which went to a deciding set.
Jakub Mensik, a 19-year-old emerging star, also made waves by leading sixth-seeded Casper Ruud two sets to one.

Looking ahead

The focus will be on the finals and events as the competition grows. The players’ names include Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz. The worry will become much more.

The fourth day of the Australian Open 2025 demonstrated the players’ guts, abilities, and tenacity, leaving fans worried about what was to follow.