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Sabalenka Aims for 4th Straight AO Final
28 Jan
Summary
- Aryna Sabalenka seeks her fourth consecutive Australian Open final appearance.
- Elina Svitolina reaches her first-ever Australian Open semifinal at 31.
- All four women's singles semifinalists have not dropped a single set.
As of January 28, 2026, the Australian Open is entering its decisive stages with the women's singles semifinals. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka is pursuing her fourth consecutive appearance in the Melbourne final, having secured the title in 2023 and 2024. She will compete against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, a 31-year-old who is making her maiden appearance in the last four of this Grand Slam.
In the other semifinal, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, last year's runner-up, is scheduled to play against American Jessica Pegula. Their past encounters are evenly matched, with a 3-3 head-to-head record. Adding to the intrigue, all four women competing in the singles semifinals have demonstrated remarkable form, progressing through the tournament without losing a single set.
Day 12 of the Australian Open 2026 also features the semifinals of both men's and women's doubles events across Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena. Matches are scheduled to begin early in the morning in India, with broadcast coverage available on Sony Sports Network and streaming on SonyLiv and JioTV.
