Both Alcaraz and Zverev are seeking their first Australian Open wins, with the winner to play Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the Australian Open women's singles final for the second time in four years on Saturday.

Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic are No. 3 and No. 4 in the world. They still feel distant from Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.

Sabalenka has just been a force in Melbourne, showing why she’s a two-time champion at the event. Entering a sixth consecutive major semifinal, the Belarusian has not lost a set and seems well on her way to a fourth straight trip to the final at the Australian Open.

British number one Emma Raducanu splits with coach Francis Roig after her exit from the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a victory over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in a semi-final overshadowed by geopolitical tension.

The 2026 Australian Open women's final is set after two-time champion at Melbourne Park, Aryna Sabalenka raced past Ukrainian 12th-seed Elina Svitolina in the first semi, before American Jessica Pegula fell just short against fifth-ranked Elena Rybakina.

Emma Raducanu has split from yet another tennis coach after her poor Aussie Open campaign, with Rafa Nadal’s former mentor the latest to get the boot. Emma Raducanu has split from another tennis coach – ending her partnership with Francis Roig.

The trend of the top players steamrolling through their competition extended into the first day of quarterfinal play at the 2026 Australian Open.