Gauff laughs off post-match interview with friend Eubanks, Osaka stuns in jellyfish-inspired outfit as Paolini cooks tiramisu in Melbourne

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, Coco Gauff and Chris Eubanks shared a funny moment during a post-match interview following the American’s Australian Open debut, unable to contain their laughter while joking around.

Naomi Osaka shared a photoshoot showing more details of her outfit that dazzled during her entrance onto Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday. Jasmine Paolini appeared in a video cooking tiramisu in Melbourne, while Leylah Fernandez continues to show her fighting spirit in Melbourne as she prepares for her doubles appearances.

Coco Gauff’s participation in the 2026 Australian Open has already provided several highlights, but one of the funniest moments occurred off the court and ended up stealing the spotlight. What was meant to be a routine interaction after her match with her close friend Chris Eubanks quickly turned into a comical exchange.

Despite some initial struggles with her serve, Gauff comfortably defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6–2, 6–3 in the first round. After the match, during ESPN’s post-match analysis, an attempt by Eubanks to ask her a question caused the American to burst into laughter.

“Don’t do this again, don’t do this again, you’ve done this before,” said Eubanks, with a laughing Gauff replying, “I’m sorry, go ahead, I can’t help it.”

The moment was so natural and spontaneous that it ended up being shared on Instagram, where Eubanks himself posted it, highlighting Coco’s unexpected reaction. Gauff quickly responded in the comments in a playful way, showing the complicity and humor that characterizes their friendship.

Gauff, meanwhile, is preparing to face a challenging second-round match against Olga Danilovic (No. 69), who survived a scare against Venus Williams after being 0–4 down but came back to win six games in a row.

Naomi Osaka shared a photoshoot on her social media showing more details of the outfit that dazzled during her entrance onto Rod Laver Arena for her Australian Open debut. The two-time champion returned to Melbourne with a hard-fought victory over Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic, coming back from a break down in the third set.

Beyond her win, Osaka’s outfit captured the cameras’ attention. The design was inspired by a jellyfish from a book she had read to her daughter Shai. According to Osaka, when she showed the image to her daughter, she got excited. The concept translated beautifully into the movement and fluidity of the sheer layers on the dress and jacket. During the fitting, Osaka recalled thinking that the outfit was beautiful but that the story wasn’t fully finished yet.

The outfit was designed by Nike for Osaka, with final details by Robert Wun. The four-time major champion revealed that they were both instantly drawn to his shapes, textures, and the way his work moved — all of which matched the vision they had imagined.

Andre Agassi shared photos from his participation in the Australian Open Fan Week Legends Exhibition, where he teamed up with Roger Federer to face Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. The event was part of the Opening Ceremony at Melbourne Park, which kicks off the main draw of the first Grand Slam of the year.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty also joined the match, stepping in for Agassi in the third set. The Agassi-Federer-Barty team ultimately won the exhibition 2–4, 4–2, 4–2, offering fans a fun and memorable showcase.

Jasmine Paolini appeared in a social media video cooking tiramisu in Melbourne while participating in the Australian Open. The world No. 8 had fun cracking eggs and joking with a chef while showcasing her culinary skills in the days leading up to the tournament.

On the court, Paolini had a smooth first-round win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich (6–1, 6–2) and is set to face Magdalena Fręch in the second round.

Leylah Fernandez is not giving up. After her singles defeat at the Australian Open main draw, she shared photos on social media signaling that she is still very much in the tournament. She was surprised by 23-year-old Indonesian Janice Tjen, who defeated her 6–2, 7–6. Despite coming back twice from breaks down in the second set, Fernandez could not overcome Tjen, who played at an impressive level.

Fernandez will continue competing in doubles, partnering with Timea Babos in women’s doubles, where they will debut against Cristina Bucșa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez (9th seeds). She will also compete in mixed doubles alongside Nick Kyrgios, debuting against specialists Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczy “Keep working, always. Focus shifting to doubles & mixed now. I’m not done here,” she posted.