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

Day 10 of the Australian Open saw Carlos Alcaraz defeat Alex de Minaur, ending Australian hopes. Elina Svitolina upset Coco Gauff to reach her first semi-final, while Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien.

In a thrilling showdown at the Australian Open 2026, Alexander Zverev demonstrated his prowess on the court by halting the impressive run of 20-year-old Learner Tien, securing his place in the semifinals.

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Highlights of the 10th day at the Australian Open on Tuesday (times GMT): 0905 SVITOLINA CRUSHES GAUFF IN 59 MINUTES Elina Svitolina upset Coco Gauff 6-1 6-2 to move into her first Australian Open semi-final,

Elina Svitolina has knocked World number 3 Coco Gauff out in the women's singles quarter-final clash at the Rod Laver Arena. Earlier, Alexander Zverev booked his place in the semi-finals, but only after a gruelling battle against 20-year-old American Learner Tien.

The week in sports sees USMNT's Alex Freeman transferring to Villarreal, NFL's Mike Macdonald preparing Seahawks for the Super Bowl, and the US countering drone threats at Winter Olympics. Highlighted events also include Sabalenka and Zverev advancing in the Australian Open,

Seven of the eight singles matches that took place on Sunday at the 2026 Australian Open were won in straight sets.

Jan 25 (Reuters) - Highlights of the eighth day at the Australian Open on Sunday (times GMT): 0915 MEDVEDEV KNOCKED OUT American Learner Tien eliminated 11th seed Daniil Medvedev in a fourth-round upset,