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Svitolina Stuns Gauff in 59-Minute Rout to Reach Australian Open Semis

Elina Svitolina produced a stunning performance to defeat third seed Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in just 59 minutes, advancing to her first Australian Open semifinal. The world No. 12 dominated with her baseline play, breaking Gauff's serve five times while extending her own winning streak to 10 matches. This victory guarantees Svitolina a return to the WTA Top 10 for the first time since October 2021. She will next face top seed Aryna Sabalenka for a place in the final.

Key Points: Svitolina Upsets Gauff, Reaches Australian Open Semifinal

  • Major upset in 59 minutes
  • Svitolina's 10-match winning streak
  • Gauff's serve struggles
  • Guaranteed return to Top 10
  • Semifinal vs. Sabalenka next
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Svitolina stuns Gauff for maiden Australian Open SF

Elina Svitolina dominates Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 to advance to her first Australian Open semifinal and guarantee a return to the WTA Top 10.

"Svitolina's penetrating baseline play proved decisive - Match Report"

Melbourne, Jan 27

Elina Svitolina staged the major upset of Australian Open on Tuesday night as she stunned the third seed Coco Gauff in just 59 minutes and advanced to her fourth career Grand Slam semifinal, and first at the Australian Open, here on Tuesday.

While Gauff struggled with her serve, unforced error count and, early on, even her string tension, Svitolina did everything right to close out a 6-1, 6-2 victory that puts her first Grand Slam semifinal since the summer of 2023 and her first in Australia at the age of 31.

Gauff's serving struggles reached a breaking point in this crucial seventh game, as she committed two devastating double faults that handed Svitolina easy points. Svitolina's penetrating baseline play proved decisive as she claimed the opening set 6-1 in dominant fashion.

Gauff fought desperately to stay alive, opening with a strong wide serve, but couldn't sustain her level under pressure. Svitolina's clinical performance throughout the match, breaking serve five times total, secured her place in the final four.

With a win over Gauff, Svitolina extended her winning streak to 10 straight matches, the third-longest tour-level streak of her career. In 2017, she won 15 matches in a row, and in 2025 she won 11 straight.

The world No.12, supported courtside by husband Gael Monfils, collected a 19th tour title in Auckland during her Australian Open build-up, and hasn't dropped a set so far at Melbourne Park. She's now guaranteed to return to the Top 10 in the WTA Rankings for the first time since October 2021 in next Monday's rankings.

Svitolina's win over Gauff is her 24th career Top 5 win. Four of those have come at Grand Slams, all since her return from maternity leave.

She will bid to reach her first Grand Slam final when she faces No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, who leads their head-to-head 5-1, on Thursday.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Shocking result, honestly. Gauff was the favourite. But full credit to Svitolina, she played flawless tennis. The pressure got to Coco, those double faults were painful to watch. Hope she bounces back.
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Aman W
️ 59 minutes? That's a demolition. Svitolina is on fire! 10-match winning streak is no joke. Her husband Monfils must be so proud. The mother-power is real! 👏
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Sarah B
As a tennis fan, I have to say the match felt a bit flat. Gauff just didn't turn up. For a quarterfinal of a Slam, you expect more fight. Svitolina was clinical, but the contest was missing.
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Vikram M
This is why we love sports! The underdog story. At 31, proving age is just a number. Her baseline game was a masterclass. Sabalenka will be a huge test, but she has the momentum now.
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Kavya N
So happy for her! After all she's been through with her country at war, this victory must mean so much more. Tennis is her escape and she's playing brilliantly. Go Elina!

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