The Belarusian was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final by Madison Keys, before Saturday’s 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Gauff in Paris. Serena Williams – 2016.

The Women’s Australian Open will make its return as a stand-alone tournament in 2026, officially ending Golf Australia's attempts at playing both men's and women's events at the same time.