Svitolina Dominates Gauff in One Hour, Reaches First Australian Open Semifinal
Elina Svitolina accomplished a remarkable feat at the Australian Open 2026 by defeating world No. 3 Coco Gauff. This stunning victory propelled Svitolina into her first Grand Slam semifinal since summer 2023 and marked her return to the world’s top 10.
Svitolina’s Dominance Over Gauff
The match, held at the iconic Rod Laver Arena, showcased Svitolina’s exceptional skills. She won decisively with a score of 6-1, 6-2, completing the match in only 59 minutes.
Match Highlights
- Svitolina’s first Grand Slam semifinal in Australia.
- Victory over Coco Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion.
- Match duration: 59 minutes.
- Svitolina hit no double faults and minimized unforced errors.
- Gauff recorded five double faults and 26 unforced errors.
Despite being the higher-ranked player, Gauff struggled significantly throughout the match. She faced challenges with her serve and seemed unsettled under pressure.
Upcoming Semifinal
Svitolina’s success has set up an intriguing semifinal against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who earlier defeated young American Iva Jovic. This matchup promises to be exciting as Svitolina aims for her fourth major semifinal appearance.
Svitolina’s Journey Back
After returning to competitive tennis in 2023 post-maternity leave, Svitolina has demonstrated exceptional form in January. She remains unbeaten this month with ten victories already.
As Svitolina continues to shine on the court, her fans eagerly anticipate her next performance at the Australian Open 2026.
