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 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,

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.

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.

Coco Gauff, the No. 3 seed at the Australian Open, advanced to the fourth round on Friday night with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Leylah Fernandez. The victory extended Gauff’s win streak to eight matches and 16 sets this season. Reflecting on her journey, Gauff expressed gratitude for her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Aryna Sabalenka faced Denmark’s Clara Tauson in an intense match at the third round of the Australian Open 2025. The Belarusian emerged victorious with a 7(7)-6(5), 6-4 score over her opponent.

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