In a stunning display of dominance, Elina Svitolina delivered a crushing blow to Coco Gauff's Australian Open hopes, securing a swift victory in just 59 minutes to book her place in the semi-finals. The Ukrainian 12th seed triumphed 6-1, 6-2, capitalising on Gauff's serve collapse and relentless errors to advance to her first Australian Open semi-final.
Svitolina's Commanding Performance
Svitolina's direct returns and aggressive play forced Gauff's game to malfunction from the outset. The American, a French Open champion, struggled immensely, making five double faults in the first set and failing to hold serve until her sixth game of the match. At one stage in the second set, Svitolina won an impressive 12 points in a row, highlighting her control over the match.
Gauff's Distressing Collapse
Coco Gauff, aged 21, looked visibly distressed as errors piled up, with her serve particularly vulnerable throughout the encounter. Barring a brief late fight back from 0-3 down in the second set, the scoreline could have been even more severe, underscoring the one-sided nature of the contest.
Upcoming Semi-Final Clash
With this victory, Svitolina sets up a highly anticipated semi-final showdown with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time champion. This match marks a significant milestone for Svitolina, who continues her strong run in the tournament, while Gauff exits earlier than expected after a brutal collapse.
