Overview

• Hon defeated Liudmila Samsonova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to make the last 32 of a grand slam for the first time.
• She will face 58th-ranked American Ann Li next after Li eliminated 16th seed Belinda Bencic.
• A win over Li is widely expected to secure Hon’s first appearance inside the world’s top 100.
• The Australian qualifier’s run follows years of recovery from a serious shoulder injury and the 2023 death of former coach Anthony Richardson.
• Samsonova entered with strong credentials, including a recent Wimbledon quarterfinal, underscoring the scale of the upset, and Hon’s result guarantees a career-best payday.