The first round of the Australian Open brings an exciting matchup as Ann Li faces off against Camila Osorio at Melbourne Park. This encounter is set to take place on an outdoor hard surface and will be broadcasted on TNT Sports in the UK and ESPN in the USA. Online viewers can catch the action through discovery+ in the UK and ESPN+ or Tennis Channel in the USA. Tickets for this thrilling match can be found via official links.
Ann Li has had a rocky start to her season, with only one victory in her opening three matches. She faced disappointment early on when she was eliminated in the first round of the Brisbane International by Olivia Gadecki. However, she managed to secure her first win in the Adelaide tournament against Katie Volynets, although she later succumbed to Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the following round despite initially holding a set advantage. Currently, Li is ranked 38 in the world.
On the other hand, Camila Osorio has struggled to find form in 2026, missing out on a win thus far. After losing her first-round match in Auckland to Petra Marcinko, Osorio faced off against top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart but was unable to clinch victory due to the match being interrupted by rain.
Historically, the players are evenly matched with a head-to-head record of 2-2, although Li emerged victorious in their most recent encounter in Guangzhou last autumn. Given her aggressive playstyle and tactical variety, experts favor Li to advance to the next round against Osorio.
In this highly anticipated clash, many anticipate that Ann Li’s strengths will shine through, paving the way for a potential victory in the Australian Open.