Storm Hunter def. Taylor Townsend
7-6(6) 6-2
Storm Hunter defeated Taylor Townsend 7-6(6) 6-2 in the 2026 Australian Open third qualifying round on hard courts on January 15, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Storm Hunter | Taylor Townsend |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 11, 1994 | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Height | 166 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,668 | 1,837 |
| Current career W-L | 18–42 | 72–87 |
| Current career earnings | $4,294,257 | $9,317,734 |
Path
Storm Hunter's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lola Radivojevic | 6-4 7-6(1) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Ekaterine Gorgodze | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 2026 | Q1 |
Storm Hunter's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 2026 | R128 |
Taylor Townsend's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazmin Ortenzi | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Nao Hibino | 6-7(3) 6-0 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 12, 2026 | Q1 |