Sabalenka and Gauff Dominate as Australian Open Quarterfinals Take Shape
The Australian Open continues to deliver thrilling matches, with top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff showcasing their dominance in the fourth round. Sabalenka, the defending champion, extended her unbeaten streak to 18 matches with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva. The match lasted just 63 minutes, marking Sabalenka’s ninth consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
Sabalenka’s performance was a masterclass in focus and precision. “Every match is another chance for me. It’s a new match and it doesn’t matter what happened before. The main thing is for me to stay focused on the moment, on myself, and show my best. When I play my best game, I know I can win,” she said after the match. Her next challenge will be against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who defeated Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-0 in a hard-fought encounter.Meanwhile, Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, overcame a tough challenge from Belinda Bencic, who was returning to the tour after a maternity break. Gauff dropped the first set but rallied to win 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 in a match that lasted two and a half hours. She dominated with 42 winners and eight aces, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Paula Badosa, who defeated Olga Danilović 6-1, 7-6.
“Belinda played great tennis in the first set and it was arduous for me to get on the attack. But I played more aggressively in the second and third sets,” Gauff reflected. “I still have a lot of work to do to achieve my goal, but I can say that I’m proud of myself and I’m happy with what I showed here.”
The men’s draw also saw standout performances, with Tommy Paul and Carlos Alcaraz advancing to the next round. Paul defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, while Alcaraz secured a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Jack Draper.Here’s a summary of the key results:
| Category | Match | Result |
|———————|—————————————————————————|———————|
| Women’s Singles | Sabalenka (1) vs. Andreeva (14) | 6-1, 6-2 |
| | Gauff (3) vs. Bencic | 5-7,6-2,6-1 |
| | Badosa (11) vs. Danilović | 6-1, 7-6 (7-2) |
| | Pavlyuchenkova (27) vs. Vekic (18) | 7-6 (7-0), 6-0 |
| Men’s Singles | Paul (12) vs. Davidovich Fokina | 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 |
| | Alcaraz (3) vs.Draper (15) | 7-5, 6-1 |
As the tournament progresses, the stakes continue to rise. Sabalenka and Gauff remain on track for a potential showdown, while the men’s draw promises more electrifying matches. Stay tuned for more updates from the Australian Open as the quest for the title intensifies.
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