Australian Open Report! Women's Singles Semifinalists Confirmed, Rybakina Defeats Swiatek 2-0, Chinese Star Advances to the Last Four

On January 28th Beijing time, the Australian Open women's singles quarterfinals wrapped up. Recently, Rybakina powered through to defeat Swiatek 2-0 in an upset, while Pegula triumphed over Anisimova 2-0 in the U.S. derby. With these results, the tournament’s final four are decided: Sabalenka vs. Svitolina and Rybakina vs. Pegula, both highly competitive matchups. Additionally, good news from the women's doubles: Chinese star Zhang Shuai advanced to the doubles semifinals!

Rybakina faced Swiatek. The 5th seed Rybakina took on 2nd seed Swiatek, both Grand Slam champions with formidable skills, making the outcome dependent on performance that day. The first set was tightly contested with both players evenly matched, but Rybakina’s steady serving at crucial moments earned her a 7-5 set win. In the second set, Rybakina was unstoppable, dominating 6-1 to complete a 2-0 straight-sets victory and secure a spot in the semifinals without dropping a set. Her form has been incredible since last year’s China Open, like a rocket blasting off!

Pegula vs. Anisimova. The 6th seed Pegula clashed with 4th seed Anisimova in an all-American showdown. Pegula was very consistent, hitting hard from the start to take the first set 6-2. Although Anisimova improved in the second set, pushing Pegula to a tiebreak, she faltered on crucial points and lost composure. Pegula ultimately won the tiebreak 7-6, sealing a 2-0 win and reaching the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in her career!

In a highly anticipated women's doubles quarterfinal, veteran Chinese player Zhang Shuai teamed up with Mertens to keep advancing. The first set saw a fierce battle with opponents Hozumi and Ng actively fighting, taking it 6-4 to seize the initiative. Zhang and Mertens responded strongly in the second set, resisting pressure to even the match at 6-4. In the deciding set, Zhang/Mertens raised their intensity and showed excellent teamwork, continuously attacking to win 6-3. After a tough three-set match, they eliminated Hozumi/Ng 2-1 and secured a place in the semifinals!

Written by/TiTan Novels