Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has brushed aside a teenage challenge from Iva Jovic in her quarterfinal victory at the Australian Open, while American teenager Coco Gauff suffered a crushing defeat to Ukrainian opponent Elina Svitolina.
In the highly anticipated match between the world No 1 and the 18-year-old American, Sabalenka dropped just three games against Jovic in a convincing 6-3 6-0 victory. The Belarusian star's performance was a testament to her experience and skill on the court, as she dominated the young challenger with ease.
Despite being the underdog in the match, Svitolina put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell short against Gauff. The Ukrainian player produced a solid display of tennis, but made too many unforced errors, including five double faults, which ultimately proved to be her undoing.
Gauff's performance was described as "shocking" by Sky Sports pundit Tim Henman, who praised Svitolina for taking advantage of the American's struggles with her serve. Jamie Murray, another Sky Sports commentator, also expressed disappointment at Gauff's display, stating that she "rightfully took it out on the racket in the tunnel at the end of the match".
The win marked Sabalenka's fourth straight Australian Open semi-final appearance, while Svitolina will now move on to face the Belarusian star in the next round. The Ukrainian player has shown resilience and determination throughout her career, and will be looking to capitalize on this momentum as she heads into the semi-finals.
As the heat stress scale reached a record-high 5.0 at Rod Laver Arena, Sabalenka's efficiency and composure under pressure were crucial in securing her victory. The Belarusian star's ability to adapt to the scorching conditions was a testament to her experience on the court, as she remained focused and determined throughout the match.
With the semi-finals just around the corner, both Sabalenka and Svitolina will be looking to build momentum and secure their places in the finals. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between two of the world's top players.
In the highly anticipated match between the world No 1 and the 18-year-old American, Sabalenka dropped just three games against Jovic in a convincing 6-3 6-0 victory. The Belarusian star's performance was a testament to her experience and skill on the court, as she dominated the young challenger with ease.
Despite being the underdog in the match, Svitolina put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell short against Gauff. The Ukrainian player produced a solid display of tennis, but made too many unforced errors, including five double faults, which ultimately proved to be her undoing.
Gauff's performance was described as "shocking" by Sky Sports pundit Tim Henman, who praised Svitolina for taking advantage of the American's struggles with her serve. Jamie Murray, another Sky Sports commentator, also expressed disappointment at Gauff's display, stating that she "rightfully took it out on the racket in the tunnel at the end of the match".
The win marked Sabalenka's fourth straight Australian Open semi-final appearance, while Svitolina will now move on to face the Belarusian star in the next round. The Ukrainian player has shown resilience and determination throughout her career, and will be looking to capitalize on this momentum as she heads into the semi-finals.
As the heat stress scale reached a record-high 5.0 at Rod Laver Arena, Sabalenka's efficiency and composure under pressure were crucial in securing her victory. The Belarusian star's ability to adapt to the scorching conditions was a testament to her experience on the court, as she remained focused and determined throughout the match.
With the semi-finals just around the corner, both Sabalenka and Svitolina will be looking to build momentum and secure their places in the finals. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between two of the world's top players.
... I mean, who wouldn't get dominated 6-0 at home? 
Guess you could say Svitolina just took it to the USG (USA Games)? 
. I'm loving her composure under pressure – she's definitely got what it takes to make a deep run in the tournament.
. That's some serious guts right there 
. Now, let's see how Svitolina bounces back from this loss 
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she was on fire out there 
! that 6-0 2nd set was insane 
! and don't even get me started on her serve 
it's like she just served up aces all day 
i'm so hyped for the semis now!! sabalenka vs svitolina is gonna be EPIC 
, but Svitolina is no slouch either! I love how she's always giving it her all 
, can't even get her serves right in the big match 
, and it's like Jamie Murray said she "rightfully took it out on the racket" 
. Poor girl needs to work on her mental game and learn to handle pressure 