Gauff Crashes Out as Sabalenka and Svitolina Set Up Australian Open Semifinal Clash
The Australian Open delivered a night of heat, emotion and ruthless tennis and it ended with one of the tournament’s biggest names walking off in frustration. Coco Gauff’s run in Melbourne came to a sudden and painful stop, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina powered their way into a heavyweight semifinal showdown.
On a day that began under extreme heat and stretched into a stifling night, the conditions tested bodies and nerves alike. The tournament’s heat policy was triggered, the roof was closed and the pressure only intensified. And in that environment, Elina Svitolina produced one of the most commanding performances of her career.
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Facing the third-seeded Gauff, Svitolina took control from the very first game. She played clean, aggressive tennis, attacked the serve and never allowed the young American to settle. The match was over in just 59 minutes. Gauff struggled badly on serve, committed multiple double faults early and could not find her rhythm. When it ended, the disappointment spilled over. Away from the court, Gauff smashed her racket, a raw moment that later sparked conversation about player privacy and the emotional toll of elite competition.
For Svitolina, this win was about far more than tactics or rankings. Weeks into a return after a mental health break and years after stepping away from the tour, she is now into her first Australian Open semifinal. She is riding a 10-match winning streak, climbing back into the world’s top 10 and playing with a sense of purpose shaped by her personal journey and the ongoing hardship faced by people in Ukraine. This victory, she said, was meant to bring a small sense of light to those watching back home.
Waiting for her is the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka. Earlier in the day, Sabalenka showed exactly why she remains the tournament favorite. She dismissed teenage challenger Iva Jovic in straight sets, barely giving her an opening, even as the temperature soared. Sabalenka has now reached yet another Australian Open semifinal and is chasing a third title in four years, a level of dominance few can match.
On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz kept his Grand Slam dream alive. He moved smoothly into the semifinals and is now just two wins away from completing a career Grand Slam, setting up a high-stakes clash with Alexander Zverev.
This is why the Australian Open matters. It is not just about trophies. It is about resilience, pressure, emotion and what happens when the spotlight is at its brightest. The semifinals are set, the tension is rising and Melbourne is bracing for more drama. Stay with us for continuing coverage as the season’s first major reaches its defining moments.
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