Aryna Sabalenka coasts past Elina Svitolina to set up final with Elena Rybakina - Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina while Rybakina battled past Jessica Pegula.

Madison Keys’ Australian Open title defence has come to an end, thwarted by Jessica Pegula in the Round of 16. And whilst it will have been tough to see her campaign cut short so soon, to lose to a good friend must surely soften the blow.

Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated, fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year.

Keys didn't hide that she was feeling nervous on the court after beating Oleksandra Oliynykova in the Australian Open first round.

Australian Open fans were informed that Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina would not shake hands after their match.

Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in her bid for a fourth straight Australian Open final today.

Third-seeded Coco Gauff fell to No. 12 Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open on Tuesday morning.

Elina Svitolina has expressed her surprise about the possibility of Serena Williams return to tour after she re-entered the sport’s The post Elina Svitolina Reacts to the Possibility of Serena Williams Returning to Tennis After Australian Open Exit appeared first on FirstSportz.

Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open trophy in four years on Saturday when the Belarusian collides with fellow power-hitter Elena Rybakina in a heavyweight rematch of their title showdown three years ago.