It wasn't often pretty, but two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has extended a few impressive streaks while becoming one of the first players to advance to the fourth round of the year's opening Grand Slam tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka said that there were many times she was "done" during her third-round victory over Clara Tauson at the Australian Open.

Highlights of the sixth day of the Australian Open on Friday (all times GMT): 0251 SABALENKA ADVANCES AT TAUSON'S EXPENSE Top seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round after beating Denmark's Clara Tauson 7-6(5) 6-4 in a see-saw encounter.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus prepares to serve to Clara Tauson of Denmark during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves to Clara Tauson of Denmark during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne,

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.

MINSK, 19 January (BelTA) - World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus rolled into her third straight Australian Open quarterfinal with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Russia’s world number 15 Mirra Andreeva in Melbourne, BelTA has learned.

In a match scheduled for Tuesday, Clara Tauson (No. 42 in rankings) will meet Tatjana Maria (No. 90) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.In her most recent competition, Maria was defeated by

Jimmy Butler has finished a seven-game suspension and will suit up for the Miami Heat's game against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka kicks off the second week of the Australian Open against teenager Mirra Andreeva, while Coco Gauff takes on Belinda Bencic for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday, ruthlessly blowing away teenager Mirra Andreeva to reach the quarter-finals.

Aryna Sabalenka cruises through as Coco Gauff battles into last eight - Sabalenka brushed aside Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2 for her 18th win in a row at Melbourne Park.