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January 30, 2026 11:30 AM

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka says hindrance call against her helped in semi-final win

Aryna Sabalenka said losing a point for hindrance after grunting in a rally helped fire her up on the way to an emphatic Australian Open semi-final win over Elina Svitolina. World number one Sabalenka beat Svitolina 6-2 6-3 to reach her fourth succe...

January 30, 2026 11:26 AM

Australian Open: Jessica Pegula undone by evening conditions but has no doubts about calibre

Jessica Pegula said playing her first evening session match at this year's Australian Open had thrown her off her game early in her semi-final defeat by fifth seed Elena Rybakina. The 31-year-old American arrived for the clash on Rod Laver Arena hav...

January 30, 2026 10:16 AM

Supreme Sabalenka and Rybakina set up Australian Open final showdown

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final overshadowed by geopolitical tension and will play familiar rival Elena Rybakina next. Rybakina se...

January 28, 2026 4:55 PM

Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina set for politically-charged Australian Open semi-final

Aryna Sabalenka will aim to take a huge stride towards a third Australian Open title in four years when the Belarusian top seed clashes with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final simmering with geopolitical tension. Both players will...

January 28, 2026 4:52 PM

Jannik Sinner thumps Ben Shelton for Novak Djokovic showdown in Australian Open semis

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a blockbuster showdown with 10-times winner Novak Djokovic. The second seed, who is firmly on course fo...

January 28, 2026 4:25 PM

‘Are we animals in the zoo?’: Iga Swiatek calls for player privacy at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment. Afte...

January 28, 2026 4:23 PM

Heartbroken Lorenzo Musetti lost for words after injury ends Australian Open run

A distraught Lorenzo Musetti was struggling to comprehend how injury robbed him of victory against Novak Djokovic and a place in the Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday. The Italian fifth seed outclassed the 24-time Grand Slam champion for two s...

January 28, 2026 3:55 PM

Djokovic gets out of jail to reach Melbourne semis as Musetti retires

Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and standalone 25th Grand Slam crown, but only after a cruel twist of fate for Lorenzo Musetti, who quit their quarter-final with an injury on Wednesday while leadin...

January 28, 2026 10:39 AM

Elena Rybakina downs Iga Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a dominant second set display to hand six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek a 7-5 6-1 defeat at Melbourne Park. Looking to lift the trophy for the fir...

January 28, 2026 4:14 PM

Jessica Pegula sees off fellow American Amanda Anisimova to reach first Australian Open semi

Jessica Pegula moved into the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in her career on Wednesday, with a 6-2 7-6(1) win over fellow American and fourth seed Amanda Anisimova at Melbourne Park. The sixth seed, who exited the competition...