An unstoppable Australian woman

Léolia Jeanjean seems to have rediscovered her spark in the Californian desert after a ghost-like start to the year. Her clear first-round win showed that she could tame the gusts of wind and the specific conditions of the desert thanks to her court sense and her constant changes of pace. For a player who needs to feel good about her tennis to perform, this first success is an initial signal, but the start of the year has been catastrophic. There’s still the impression that she comes onto the court without a plan B, and if plan A doesn’t work, well, the collapse sets in. It’s a brand of tennis that still lacks punch.

Storm Hunter is a true force of nature who impresses with her resilience after her serious Achilles tendon injury in April 2024. The Australian arrives in California in excellent spirits after winning the doubles title in Austin just two days ago. This fiery left-hander has an exceptional sense of forward-thinking tennis that allows her to dictate the rallies and finish with authority at the net. Her start to the 2026 season confirms her return to the forefront, as she has been able to string together victories with a determination that commands respect on the WTA tour.