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Nikola Bartunkova would have been counting her lucky stars after her match against Tina Smith during the second round of qualifying at AO 2026.MORE: All the scores from Day 6 at AO 2026
Competing at her first senior Grand Slam – qualifying or main draw – the Czech youngster was unable to settle into the match. Nineteen unforced errors, including six double faults, saw Bartunkova drop the opening set 6-1.However, a knee injury sustained while chasing a drop shot in the third game of the opening set hindered Smith, ultimately forcing the Australian to retire while down 5-2 in the second set.From that moment on, Bartunkova has made the most of her reprieve.
Nikola Bartunkova vs Belinda Bencic_2026.mp4
Watch the match highlights between Nikola Bartunkova & Belinda Bencic in Round 2 of the 2026 Australian Open.
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Bartunkova, 19, shows off 'Federer, Alcaraz style' to upset Bencic at AO
Playing in her first ever Grand Slam, 19-year-old Nikola Bartunkova scored the first Top 10 upset of the Australian Open, ending Belinda Bencic's 12-match winning streak with a dazzling display of tennis inspired by Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz. Fellow Czech teenager Tereza Valentova, 18, also advanced and will take on Elena Rybakina next.
Nineteen-year-old Czech qualifier Nikola Bartunkova produced the first Top 10 upset of the Australian Open late Thursday night, ending No. 10 seed Belinda Bencic’s 12-match winning streak with a 6-3, 0-6, 6-4 victory. Playing in her first Grand Slam main draw, Bartunkova mixed pace and precision to pull through a three-set test.
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