Gauff, Sabalenka Advance Towards Australian Open Semi-finals

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, setting the stage for a potential semi-final showdown. Gauff overcame Belinda Bencic after dropping the first set, winning 5-7, 6-2, 6-1, while Sabalenka dominated Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-2. Both players extended their winning streaks, with Gauff now at 13 matches and Sabalenka boasting 18 consecutive wins in Melbourne. Gauff will face 11th seed Paula Badosa next, while Sabalenka takes on 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The matches, held under sweltering 34-degree Celsius heat, showcased the resilience and skill of both competitors. Should they both win their upcoming matches, they will meet in the semi-finals, reminiscent of their previous encounter last year.