In-form Gauff sweeps past Kenin to fire Australian Open warning

The world number three, who is unbeaten this year after leading the US to win the United Cup, eased past the 2020 Melbourne Park winner 6-3, 6-3 in 80 minutes. "I knew it was going to be difficult, but you know, I'm happy with how I played," said Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion who admitted to being troubled when serving by the fierce Melbourne sunshine. "I maybe could have had a better second serve, but on that side, I was struggling to see the ball, so I was just happy I was able to manage through that today." The gutsy Kenin...