The recently renamed showcourt at Melbourne Park is sometimes called the"People's Court" as cheaper ticket prices make it accessible to a younger demographic, which can also make for a rowdier atmosphere.
"I think this is my favourite court to play on," Gauff, the youngest player in the main draw, said on court. The teenager will next play Elina Svitolina, and the Ukrainian fifth seed will be well aware that Gauff stunned Venus Williams, Sorana Cirstea and Naomi Osaka in her first Australian Open campaign last year."She's a great player and I know it's going to be a tough match, but I'm just going to embrace the opportunity and try to play well under the pressure."