Olivia Gadecki was defeated by American Sloane Stephens in the second round of Australian Open qualifying. The match concluded with Stephens winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, after two hours and 12 minutes of play.
Gadecki secured the first set, breaking Stephens' serve early to establish momentum. Stephens sought advice from her coach during this period. Gadecki won the first set 6-3.
In the second set, Stephens demonstrated improvement and gained momentum. She broke Gadecki's serve and proceeded to win the set. Gadecki had five unsuccessful break point opportunities in this set.
The deciding set saw Gadecki take an early lead with a break. However, Stephens responded by securing consecutive breaks, ultimately leading her to win the set and the match.
This victory marks Stephens' second consecutive win, following a 13-match losing streak that began at Wimbledon in 2024. Stephens is scheduled to compete against Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in the final round of qualifying for a spot in the Grand Slam main draw.