Summary
Aryna Sabalenka defeated teenage player Iva Jovic to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Sabalenka, aiming for her third title at this event, has won 10 matches and 20 consecutive sets at the start of 2026. She has consistently reached semi-finals in recent major tennis tournaments.
Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iva Jovic with scores of 6-3, 6-0 to enter the semi-finals.
- Sabalenka is the world number one in women's tennis.
- She has reached the semi-finals in 14 of the last 17 major tournaments.
- Sabalenka aims to win her third Australian Open title in four years.
- She has not lost a set in the 2026 Australian Open so far.
- Sabalenka's match against Jovic was played in temperatures over 40°C, leading to the arena's roof closure.
- Jovic praised Sabalenka for her ability to turn challenges into motivation.
- Sabalenka has won 19 of her 22 career titles on hard courts.
