Andy Murray chased Australian Open glory throughout his career alongside the Big 3. The former World No. 1 built an exceptional resume but never lifted the Melbourne trophy despite five final heartbreakers.
Kristina Mladenovic's luck turns as top-seeded Anastasia Zakharova withdraws from Australian Open qualifying, replaced by alternate Chloé Paquet for an unexpected all-French first-round clash!
Kristina Mladenovic gave it her all, but it wasn't enough. Defeated in two tight sets by Austrian Sinja Kraus, the Frenchwoman exits the Auckland qualifiers, leaving Varvara Gracheva as the sole French representative in the main draw.