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Australian Open: Sabalenka and Zverev Reach Semifinals

Published January 27, 2026, 09:23
Australian Open: Sabalenka and Zverev Reach Semifinals

Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev have become the first players to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open. Sabalenka defeated 18-year-old American Eva Jovitic with a score of 6-0 and 6-3, while Zverev overcame American Ben Shelton with 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, and 7-6(3) in a match lasting 3 hours and 11 minutes. Sabalenka will face the winner of the Gauff - Svitolina match in the semifinals, and Zverev will play against the winner of the Alcaraz - De Minaur match. Sabalenka's advancement marks her 14th Grand Slam semifinal appearance and her sixth consecutive.