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Australian Open, Week One

Written by Edda Bevilacqua

The quarterfinals are set for the 2026 Australian Open. On the men’s side, Alexander Zverev of Germany will take on rising American star Learner Tien. The United States has another strong contender, Ben Shelton, who will take on defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will face Alex De Minaur of Australia, while Novak Djokovic, who benefited from a walkover when Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic withdrew due to injury, will face Lorenzo Musetti of Italy. 

The women’s side has a strong American presence in the quarterfinals, as four American women advanced. New American star Iva Jovic will take on Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. Top American Coco Gauff faces Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. Jessica Pegula will play against Alexandra Anisimova in an all-American quarterfinal. Poland’s Iga Swiatek will take on Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.