Gauff, Sabalenka advance at Australian Open

At the Australian Open, top players Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round, while two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired due to an abdominal injury. Djokovic, aiming for his 11th title in Melbourne, won convincingly against Tomas Machac, and will face Jiri Lehecka next. Gauff remained unbeaten this season after defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-2, and expressed her determination to enjoy the moment. Sabalenka, the defending champion, overcame a rocky start to defeat Clara Tauson, extending her winning streak at the tournament. Osaka's exit opened the door for Belinda Bencic, who will face Gauff in a highly anticipated matchup. The tournament continues building towards potential showdowns as the competition intensifies.