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Australian Open: Sabalenka and Zverev Reach Semifinals

Published January 27, 2026, 07:24

Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev have secured their spots in the Australian Open semifinals. Sabalenka defeated 18-year-old Iva Jovic with a comfortable 6-0, 6-3 victory, marking her 14th Grand Slam semifinal appearance and her sixth consecutive. She will face the winner of the match between Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina in the semifinals. In the men's draw, Zverev overcame Ben Shelton with a 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3) win in a marathon 3-hour and 11-minute match. He will compete against the winner of the Alcaraz-De Minaur match. Zverev is aiming for his first Grand Slam title, having previously reached the Australian Open final last year.