{"id":17209,"date":"2022-01-24T12:58:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T04:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=17209"},"modified":"2022-01-24T13:00:25","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T05:00:25","slug":"magic-maddy-makes-her-mark-at-australian-open-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2022\/01\/24\/magic-maddy-makes-her-mark-at-australian-open-2022","title":{"rendered":"Magic Maddy Makes Her Mark at Australian Open 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

“I belong here.” – Maddison Inglis, AO 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

There was a lot to be proud of for West Australian Maddison Inglis as she graciously walked off court, to the backdrop of a standing ovation, after a tough loss in the third round of the Australian Open\u2014a career best performance for the ever-smiling Inglis.<\/p>\n

A final 16 appearance at Australian Open 2022 wasn\u2019t to be for the 24-year-old but she can leave her home Grand Slam with her head held high. Competing in the third round of a major for the first time, Inglis challenged the experienced Kaia Kanepi before the Estonian claimed a 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 win.<\/p>\n

Inglis made waves in her AO 2022 campaign, competing with sharp focus and remarkable composure and creating memorable moments for the passionate crowd.<\/p>\n

After starting her campaign without a single win in a Grand Slam main draw, Inglis now has two of them.<\/p>\n

Inglis, who stunned 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez with a straight-sets win in her opening match, also overcame Hailey Baptiste in a fierce second-round battle in two hours and seven minutes.<\/p>\n

For Inglis, there were many positives to take from a breakthrough and empowering week.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just feel like I\u2019ve taken a bit of belief out of it that I can play at this level and I belong here,\u201d she said, recognising that sustaining a higher level for longer periods is a logical step in her career.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to take a lot of confidence into this year which is exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt really comfortable out there at this level, and I have to push myself to do it more and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inglis will try and strike the balance this season between high level exposure and regular matches to help her build confidence and form.<\/p>\n

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 20: Maddison Inglis plays a forehand in her second round singles match against Hailey Baptiste during day four of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. (Photo by Clive Brunskill\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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