Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka said her struggles on serve in her gruelling win over Carla Tauson in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday were down to gusty conditions that weakened one of her most powerful weapons.

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarter-finals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with talented teenager Mirra Andreeva on Friday

Aryna Sabalenka took another step closer to her third Australian Open title. On Sunday (January 19), the Belarusian breezed past 14th seed Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 in the fourth round inside Rod Laver Arena to reach other Major quarterfinals.

Welcome to the Australian Open briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day six, Aryna Sabalenka showed some vulnerability, coffee was a talking point and two players set up a fascinating rematch.

Aryna Sabalenka has started her bid to become the first woman in a quarter-century to win three consecutive Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over 2017 U.S. 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens 6-3,

Australian Open's defending champ Aryna Sabalenka will face Mirra Andreeva in the Fourth Round of the tournament today. The match will take place in Rod Laver Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

In the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will meet No. 32 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at Melbourne Park. If you’re looking for a live stream, ESPN will

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her quest for her third consecutive Australian Open title, defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals.

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