Day 10 AO 2026: Quick Recap and Highlights

Elina Svitolina captured attention on Day 10 of the Australian Open 2026 with a stunning performance against Coco Gauff. Svitolina defeated Gauff decisively with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-2, marking her first semifinal appearance at the tournament. This victory is significant for Svitolina, as it is her first semifinal in Melbourne after multiple previous attempts.

Svitolina’s Impressive Run

The 31-year-old Ukrainian has been in exceptional form this season, winning all of her 10 matches without dropping a set. This outstanding streak includes back-to-back victories over top 10 opponents. Svitolina had previously taken a break from the sport to recharge mentally and physically, and her return has propelled her back into the WTA top 10 rankings for the first time since 2021.

“Happy to be in the semis finally after so many years here, so many tries,” Svitolina stated. She noted the necessity to adapt her game against a field filled with aggressive young players. Svitolina’s next challenge will be against Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated young American Iva Jovic earlier that day.

Semi-Final Matches Ahead

• Svitolina vs. Sabalenka
• Alcaraz vs. Zverev

Sabalenka, currently ranked No. 1 and a two-time champion at the Australian Open, has also yet to lose a set throughout the tournament. She has won 25 of her last 26 matches at this major event. Svitolina and Sabalenka’s match will be a highly anticipated showdown on Thursday.

Men’s Semifinals: Alcaraz and Zverev Progress

Men’s world No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, also made headlines on Day 10 by advancing to his first Melbourne semifinal. He triumphed over Alex de Minaur with a convincing 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory. This win marks a personal milestone for Alcaraz, who had previously exited the tournament in the quarterfinals for the past two years.

Now just two wins away from becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. Zverev reached this stage by overcoming Learner Tien in a four-set match, with a final score of 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-6(3).

Future Rankings and Expectations

Both Jovic and Tien will achieve career-high rankings following the tournament. Jovic, 18, is poised to enter the world’s top 20, while Tien will climb to No. 24. As the semifinals approach, the excitement builds for both the women’s and men’s matches, promising high-stakes tennis action at Australian Open 2026.