New Delhi: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open women’s singles on Sunday. The defending champion outplayed Mirra Andreeva of Russia in straight sets with the lopsided scoreline of 6-1, 6-2 at the Rod Laver Arena to confirm her spot in the quarterfinals.
The Belarusian player has now recorded her winning streak at the Australian Open to 18 matches since 2023. She has won the last two editions at the Melbourne Park and is now in the quest to clinch her third title in a row.
The 26-year-old broke the Andreeva’s serve twice to race to a 5-1 lead before wrapping up the first set in 24 minutes. Both players managed to hold on to their serves in the initial stage of the second set before Sabalenka broke the Russian’s moment in the third game. Despite the determination of Andreeva to hold in the fifth game, the three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka went on to win the match in one hour and two minutes.
“It’s always tough matches against Mirra; she’s so young but so mature and playing such great tennis,” Sabalenka said post-match. “I’m super happy to get through this difficult match in straight sets.
“Today, I came out on the court and I was trying to put the ball back and the ball was flying like a rocket. I was super happy with the level today, and I hope conditions help me and I hope it’s going to be the same until the end of the tournament.”
Coco Gauff rallies past Belinda Bencic to reach QF
American Coco Gauff, who is No.3 seed, had to make a come-from-behind win against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the last-8 stage. Gauff lost the first set for the first time this season but came back stronger by firing on all cylinders to seal the match in two hours and 26 minutes. She has now a win-loss record in 2025 to 9-0.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open women’s singles on Sunday. The defending champion outplayed Mirra Andreeva of Russia in straight sets with the lopsided scoreline of 6-1, 6-2 at the Rod Laver Arena to confirm her spot in the quarterfinals. Tennis Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
