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Elena Rybakina Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach Australian Open Semifinals

Elena Rybakina advanced to the Australian Open semifinals with a commanding 7-5, 6-1 victory over second seed Iga Swiatek. The win levels their career head-to-head record at six matches apiece. Rybakina has now won eight consecutive matches against Top 10 opponents. She awaits the winner of the Jessica Pegula versus Amanda Anisimova quarterfinal for a place in the final.

Key Points: Rybakina Beats Swiatek, Reaches Australian Open Semis

  • Rybakina wins 7-5, 6-1
  • Levels head-to-head record vs. Swiatek to 6-6
  • Records 8th straight win over a Top 10 player
  • Will face Pegula or Anisimova in semis
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Australian Open: Elena Rybakina stuns World No 2 Iga Swiatek to storm into semi-finals

Elena Rybakina defeats World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets to storm into the Australian Open 2025 semifinals. Read her reaction and match details.

"I'm really pleased with the win... I just started to play more free, serve better, and I'm really happy with the win. - Elena Rybakina"

Melbourne, January 28

Elena Rybakina has made it to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time since her 2023 final appearance, stunning No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Fifth seed Rybakina pulled away in the 1-hour and 35-minute match, winning eight of the last nine games, and levelled her record against Swiatek to 6-6 in the process, as per the WTA Tour website.

Rybakina has been on fire, racking up her 18th win in 19 matches since last October, with her latest triumph over Swiatek marking her eighth straight win over a Top 10 player.

Rybakina will now face either Jessica Pegula or Amanda Anisimova in the final fours.

"I'm really pleased with the win. We know each other pretty well, and I was just trying to stay aggressive. In the first set, the first serve wasn't working for both of us, so we were trying to step in on the second serve and put pressure on each other. In the second set, I just started to play more free, serve better, and I'm really happy with the win," Rybakina said after her match.

"Really happy with the last two matches. It's a bit challenging with the sun, but I'm finding a way. For now, the serve is really helping, so hopefully I can continue like this," she added.

Earlier, Rybakina was at her best after she thrashed 21st seed Elise Mertens to secure a coveted berth in the quarterfinals. Rybakina displayed an aggressive performance, clinching the game 6-1 and 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena.

- ANI

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Priya S
Swiatek is usually so dominant, but Rybakina just had her number today. That's the beauty of tennis, anyone can win on their day. Great match!
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Sarah B
🪻 As an Indian tennis fan, I love watching these power hitters. Rybakina's game is so clean and aggressive. Hope she goes all the way!
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Vikram M
🪻 18 wins in 19 matches is a crazy stat. She's in incredible form. The semi-final will be tough, but she's the one to beat.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the match was good, the article could have given a bit more analysis on Swiatek's strategy and why it failed. The focus is only on the winner.
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Michael C
Staying up late in India to watch this was worth it! The level of tennis in the women's game is just fantastic these days.

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