![Rybakina advances to the Australian Open semifinals in commanding fashion. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_607-400x200.png)
Elena Rybakina delivered a dominant performance at Melbourne Park, knocking out second seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets to move within reach of a maiden Australian Open title.
![Tested but unstoppable. Gauff regains control after a mid-match lapse and secures a big win in Melbourne. [Austalian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_595-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat Karolina Muchova in three sets, advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals as her Grand Slam pursuit stayed alive in Melbourne.
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Alexander Zverev delivered his most authoritative performance of the tournament, sweeping past Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
![When Sabalenka finds her rhythm, the rest of the draw feels it. Another statement win at Rod Laver Arena. [Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_592-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka delivered another commanding Australian Open performance, overwhelming Victoria Mboko in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals at Rod Laver Arena.
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Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant Australian Open run with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul, moving one step closer to completing his career Grand Slam in Melbourne.