In the fourth round of the women's singles competition in the upper half of the 2025 Australian Open on January 19th, Beijing time, the list of eight finalists was finally announced without any major upsets. However, some key matches still had their highlights, with veterans and newcomers competing on the same stage, tension and suspense intertwined, adding a bold stroke to the battle for the top eight at the Australian Open.
Sabalenka Sweeps Through to the Quarterfinals, Continues Hard Court Dominance
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated her strength as a top player, easily sweeping past 17-year-old Russian newcomer Mirra Andreeva with a score of 6-1/6-2, advancing to the quarterfinals with full force. This victory is not only Sabalenka's 18th consecutive win at the Australian Open in her career but also her ninth consecutive win this season. Since Serena Williams in 2004, she has become the youngest female player to win 18 consecutive Grand Slam matches on hard courts, a performance that can be called a legend on contemporary hard courts.
Spanish Beauty Ends "Dark Horse" Myth
11th seed Paula Badosa faced "dark horse" Danka Kovinić in another focus match. Kovinić had previously caused an upset by eliminating the 7th seed Pegula in the third round, entering the round of 16. However, in this match, Badosa used tactics to completely dismantle Kovinić's "myth," ending her dark horse journey with a straight-set victory of 6-1/7-6(2). Thus, Badosa advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open women's singles for the first time, equaling her personal best Grand Slam record and once again refreshing the pride of Spanish players.
Pavlyuchenkova Achieves Another Feat, Vekic Suffers Elimination
27th seed Pavlyuchenkova achieved a perfect victory of 7-6(0)/6-0, defeating the exhausted 18th seed Vekic. This is the fourth time Pavlyuchenkova has reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in her career, demonstrating her enduring competitiveness in Grand Slam events. Facing the increasingly improving level of players in recent years, her promotion adds another good story for players over 30 years old.
Gauff Reverses Spanish New Star, Stages Classic Scene
3rd seed Gauff showed absolute tenacity against Swiss player Bencic. Despite losing the first set 5-7, Gauff quickly adjusted her tactics and won two sets in a row with 6-2/6-1 to complete the reversal. As one of the women's players with an 11-match winning streak across seasons, she not only advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for two consecutive years but also further consolidated her status as a top player.
Prospects for the Top Eight in the Upper Half: Who Will Have the Last Laugh?
The situation for the top eight contenders in the upper half of the 2025 Australian Open women's singles is as follows:
- Sabalenka vs. Pavlyuchenkova
- Badosa vs. Gauff
Among them, in the match between Sabalenka and Pavlyuchenkova, Sabalenka has a clear advantage, while the contest between Badosa and Gauff is more unpredictable. The former is a hard court powerhouse, and the latter is a new generation with a "big heart." A well-matched and high-level confrontation will never disappoint.
Preview of the Lower Half Focus: New Stars vs. Veterans, Excitement Continues
On January 20th, the lower half of the 1/8 finals will kick off, with the following specific matchups:
- (2) Swiatek vs.里斯
- (6) Rybakina vs. (19) Keys
- (8) Navarro vs. (9) Kasatkina
- (28) Svitolina vs.库德梅托娃
Seeded players such as Swiatek, Rybakina, and Navarro each hold their own positions, with the overall competition full of suspense. Whether it's the continued outbreak of new stars or the re-enactment of miracles by veterans, the answers will be revealed one by one.
The Australian Open is always filled with challenges and passion, accompanied by the competition of superstars and the rise of the new generation. Who will ultimately claim the championship is something to look forward to!