Elina Svitolina caused a major upset at the Australian Open by defeating the third seed Coco Gauff in just 59 minutes, securing her spot in the semifinals. Svitolina’s victory marked her fourth career Grand Slam semifinal and her first at the Australian Open.
During the match, Gauff struggled with her serve and unforced errors, allowing Svitolina to dominate with a 6-1, 6-2 win. Svitolina’s strong baseline play and consistent performance led to her breaking Gauff’s serve five times, ultimately sealing her place in the final four.
Svitolina’s win over Gauff extended her winning streak to 10 matches, positioning her for a return to the Top 10 in the WTA Rankings. She will now face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, aiming to secure her first Grand Slam final appearance.
