Svitolina and Zverev Shine at Sweltering Australian Open

On the 10th day of the Australian Open, Elina Svitolina and Alexander Zverev secured their semi-final spots, battling both their opponents and the intense heat in Melbourne. Svitolina overpowered Coco Gauff, while Zverev overcame Learner Tien. Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run, reaching her fourth consecutive semi-final.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-01-2026 14:41 IST | Created: 27-01-2026 14:41 IST
Svitolina and Zverev Shine at Sweltering Australian Open
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On the 10th day of the Australian Open, tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Alexander Zverev emerged victorious, overcoming not just their opponents but also Melbourne's intense heat. Svitolina cruised past Coco Gauff with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 win, securing her first semi-final in this tournament.

Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev fought through a tough match against Learner Tien, ultimately prevailing in four sets to earn his fourth semi-final appearance. The German utilized his powerful serve, tallying 24 aces and 56 winners to seal his place in the next round.

In other matches, top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant form, effortlessly defeating Iva Jovic to advance to her fourth consecutive semi-final. As temperatures soared, tournament officials activated the extreme heat policy, prompting the closure of roofs on main courts and the suspension of play on outer courts.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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