The Australian Open women’s bracket saw a shocking turn of events within just 18 hours, as world No. 2 Iga Swiatek and No. 3 Coco Gauff were both eliminated. Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, lost to No. 12 seed Elina Svitolina in less than an hour (1-6, 2-6). Swiatek followed with a straight sets loss (5-7, 1-6) to former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in 1 hour and 35 minutes.
The unexpected results meant that eight Grand Slam titles were absent from the tournament in a brief span. Swiatek’s elimination denies her the chance to win the Australian Open and achieve a career Grand Slam, as she has never advanced beyond the semi-finals there. Rybakina noted their familiarity from past matches and emphasized their aggressive play during the match.
In the semifinals, Rybakina will face Jessica Pegula, who overcame a 5-3 deficit to reach this stage, while Svitolina will compete against Arina Sabalenka, who advanced with a strong showing against Amanda Anisimova. Fans expressed disbelief over the swift departures of Swiatek and Gauff, highlighting the unpredictability of the tournament.
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