Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Semi-Final

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Aryna Sabalenka faces Elina Svitolina for a place in the final of the Australian Open.

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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina prediction

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her sixth Grand Slam semi-final in a row after comfortably getting past Iva Jovic in straight sets. Jovic had been one of the stories of the tournament as she enjoyed her best run at a major at the age of just 18, but Sabalenka was in a class of her own, winning 6-3 6-0 after an hour and 29 minutes. The world number one is still yet to drop a set at this tournament and is one match away from a fourth successive final in Melbourne.

She faces Elina Svitolina next. She advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in her career after thrashing Coco Gauff in straight sets. Gauff produced an error-strewn display, but Svitolina remained consistent throughout with precise hitting from the back of the court. She is guaranteed to be back inside the top 10 of the world rankings after the completion of this event.

Sabalenka dominates the head-to-head, leading 5-1 and 2-0 on outdoor hard court. The four-time Grand Slam champion is serving well, and her first strike game could overwhelm Svitolina, who has struggled against the Belarussian in the past.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina tip: Aryna Sabalenka to win 2-0