Women’s semifinals take center stage in Melbourne
Day 12 of the Australian Open is reserved exclusively for the women’s semifinals, with two blockbuster matches scheduled on Rod Laver Arena as the race for the final reaches its decisive phase.
Sabalenka vs Svitolina – 09:30 CET
Aryna Sabalenka continues her title push against Elina Svitolina in the opening semifinal of the day. Sabalenka arrives with power and confidence, having imposed herself aggressively throughout the tournament.
Svitolina, meanwhile, has relied on resilience, experience and tactical discipline to navigate her way into the semifinals. Her ability to absorb pace and extend rallies will be crucial if she is to disrupt Sabalenka’s rhythm.
For Sabalenka’s immediate on-court reaction after securing her place in the final, read her full post-match interview.
Pegula vs Rybakina – 11:00 CET
The second semifinal promises a high-quality clash between Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina. Pegula has showcased mental strength and consistency, while Rybakina has produced some of the most dominant performances of the tournament.
Rybakina’s serve and first-strike tennis will be key factors, but Pegula’s composure and defensive solidity could turn the match into a tightly contested battle.
With a place in the Australian Open final on the line, Day 12 is set to deliver elite-level tennis as the women’s draw reaches its climax.
For Rybakina’s immediate on-court reaction after securing her place in the final, read her full post-match interview
Elina Svitolina, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka