Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive Grand Slam run, securing her sixth consecutive semifinal spot at Melbourne Park with a dominant performance. The second seed displayed relentless form, dropping only 16 games in five matches. She sealed her place in the semifinals with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over former Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Sabalenka's next challenge in the semifinals will be the formidable Coco Gauff, who battled through a marathon match against Marta Kostyuk, winning 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 6-2. Gauff's resilience, extending her Grand Slam winning streak to 12 matches, sets the stage for an exciting clash with Sabalenka.
In the men's competition, defending champion Novak Djokovic faced a four-hour test in the Melbourne heat, ultimately defeating Taylor Fritz 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic's victory marked his 33rd consecutive win at the Australian Open, equaling Monica Seles's record, and secured his place in a remarkable 48th Grand Slam semifinal.
On the other side of the men's draw, rising star Jannik Sinner showcased his resilience, coming back from 1-5 in the second set tiebreak to defeat Andrey Rublev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3. Sinner's triumph earned him a spot in his second Grand Slam semifinal, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle against Djokovic on Friday.
The tennis world is eagerly anticipating the women's semifinal clash between Sabalenka and Gauff, as well as the intense men's semifinal between Djokovic and Sinner. Both matches promise riveting action and a step closer to Grand Slam glory.
(With Agency Inputs)
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