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Gauff and Raducanu Deliver at the Australian Open, but Only One Advances

Coco Gauff, 18, prevailed against Emma Raducanu, 20, in a prime-time match. “I think that we’re going to be playing each other many times in the future,” Raducanu said.

“I’m glad we got the prime spot,” Coco Gauff said. “I hope we delivered.”Credit...James Ross/EPA, via Shutterstock

MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff versus Emma Raducanu sounded like quite a tennis match for a new age. The Australian Open organizers clearly agreed and gave the youngsters top billing: 7 p.m. in Rod Laver Arena to open the night session Wednesday.