Australian Open 2026 Schedule: Sinner and Pegula Shine, Djokovic Advances

Australian Open 2026: Quarterfinals & Semifinal Setups

The 2026 Australian Open is heating up, with thrilling matches and surprising turns of events captivating tennis fans worldwide. Jannik Sinner continues to demonstrate his dominance in Melbourne, while Jessica Pegula stands as the last American hope in the singles draw. Let’s break down the latest results and look ahead to the highly anticipated semifinals.

Sinner’s Continued Reign

Jannik Sinner extended his impressive run at the Australian Open, securing his place in the semifinals with a commanding straight-sets victory over Ben Shelton (6-3, 6-4, 6-4). The two-time defending champion appears unstoppable, having only dropped a single set throughout the tournament. His consistency and power are proving too much for his opponents. Sinner is clearly a force to be reckoned with as he aims for a historic three-peat in Melbourne. Looking ahead, Sinner faces a formidable challenge in Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic Advances Despite Musetti’s Retirement

Novak Djokovic’s path to the semifinals was unconventional. Despite losing the first two sets to Lorenzo Musetti (4-6, 3-6), the Italian was unfortunately forced to retire due to injury in the third set. While Djokovic acknowledged Musetti’s strong performance, the 10-time Australian Open champion remains in contention for his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. He’ll need to be at his best to overcome Sinner and potentially Carlos Alcaraz or Alexander Zverev in the final.

Pegula Leads the Charge for American Tennis

Jessica Pegula is carrying the torch for American tennis, delivering a dominant performance against Amanda Anisimova (6-2, 7-6 (1)). This victory marks her fifth consecutive straight-set win of the tournament, showcasing her exceptional form. Pegula has been incredibly consistent, winning eight sets by a margin of three or more games. She will now face Elena Rybakina in the semifinals.

Rybakina’s Dominant Run

Elena Rybakina has been equally impressive, reaching the semifinals without dropping a single set. She secured her spot with a decisive victory over Iga Swiatek (7-5, 6-1). Rybakina’s powerful serve and aggressive baseline game have proven difficult for her opponents to handle. This will be her second appearance in the final four at the Australian Open, and she’ll be looking to go one step further this year.

Semifinal Matchups

Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic
Jessica Pegula vs. Elena Rybakina

The stage is set for thrilling semifinals at the Australian Open 2026. With Sinner and Djokovic clashing in a rematch of last year’s final, and Pegula and Rybakina battling for a spot in the championship match, tennis fans are in for a treat. Stay tuned for updates on the Australian Open 2026 schedule and results.

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