• World No 1 stutters in 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 win over Alison Riske• Sofia Kenin sets up quarter-final meeting with Ons JabeurWhen the much-lauded
American teenager, Coco Gauff, joined
Serena Williams on the outside looking in at the
Australian Open, the season’s opening slam entered week two robbed of charisma but still brimming with possibilities, both unlikely and hugely anticipated.
In the latter category, local eyes remain fixed on Ashleigh Barty, the young Australian Of The Year and world No 1, who survived an alarming form wobble to see off the determined American, Alison Riske, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.