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Svitolina Demolishes Gauff to Reach Australian Open Semifinals

Published January 27, 2026, 12:28
Svitolina Demolishes Gauff to Reach Australian Open Semifinals

Elina Svitolina achieved an impressive victory over Coco Gauff with a score of 6-1 and 6-2, securing her place in the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in her career. The match lasted only 59 minutes, with Svitolina demonstrating excellent form and leaving the American tennis player, who was the clear favorite, behind. This marks the fourth time Svitolina has reached a Grand Slam semifinal, but she remains without a final appearance. Gauff, visibly frustrated with her performance, erupted in anger after the match, repeatedly smashing her racket on the ground. This defeat represents a significant setback for the American tennis player, who had high expectations for the tournament. Svitolina, on the other hand, is in excellent condition and appears determined to compete for a place in the final. Svitolina, currently ranked 12th in the world, will face Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1) in the semifinal. Sabalenka is considered a strong opponent, but Svitolina has proven she can compete with and defeat top players. Svitolina's victory comes as a surprise to many, given Gauff's high level and the expectations surrounding the American tennis player. However, the Ukrainian athlete showed she is in form and ready to contend for the title. The match against Sabalenka is expected to be particularly exciting.