Coco Gauff Stunned as Svitolina Powers Into Australian Open Semifinal
Under the closed roof of Rod Laver Arena, one of the biggest surprises of this Australian Open unfolded in less than an hour, as Coco Gauff’s title hopes came to a sudden and shocking halt.
The world number three walked onto court as one of the clear favourites, but what followed was a night where nothing seemed to settle for the young American. Across the net, Elina Svitolina delivered a performance that was calm, ruthless and almost flawless, sweeping aside Gauff in straight sets to reach her first Australian Open semifinal.
From the opening games, the tone was unexpected. Gauff struggled to find rhythm on her serve and early double faults began to pile up. You could see the frustration building, with frequent glances toward her coaching box and visible uncertainty between points. Even equipment changes came quickly, as she searched for control that never fully arrived.
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Svitolina sensed it immediately and pressed the advantage. She played with clarity and patience, mixing depth with sharp timing, forcing Gauff into rushed decisions. The rallies consistently ended on Svitolina’s terms and the scoreboard moved fast. In just 59 minutes, the match was effectively over.
This result matters well beyond one quarterfinal. For Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion and one of the faces of modern tennis, this loss is a reminder of how unforgiving the sport can be at the highest level. Even the best players can be exposed on a bad night, especially under extreme conditions and on a stage as demanding as Melbourne.
For Svitolina, the story is far bigger. At 31 and after returning to the tour following maternity leave, she is now back in the spotlight, playing some of the most composed tennis of her career. This win pushes her back toward the world’s top ten and into a semifinal clash with the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka. It is a statement that her comeback is not just symbolic, but seriously competitive.
The closed roof, the heat outside and the relentless pace of the match all played their part, but in the end, this was about execution. Svitolina delivered it. Gauff could not.
As the tournament moves into its final stages, this upset reshapes the women’s draw and raises new questions about momentum, pressure and belief. Stay with us as the Australian Open drama continues to unfold and we bring you every major development from Melbourne.
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