Sabalenka beats Mira Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 in third consecutive quarterfinal Australia Open 2025

Australia Open 2025: Two-time defending champion Sabalenka, who lost to Andreeva in their only previous meeting at Roland Garros last year, broke the 17-year-old's serve four times and did not lose her own serve during that period, taking the overall head-to-head score to 4-1.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:50 PM (IST)
Sabalenka beats Mira Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 in third consecutive quarterfinal Australia Open 2025
Sabalenka beats Mira Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 in third consecutive quarterfinal Australia Open 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka made her third consecutive Australian Open quarterfinal on Sunday as she defeated Mira Andreeva 6-1, 6-2. The victory marked Sabalenka's 18th straight Australian Open win. Her winning streak at Melbourne Park moves her level with Victoria Azarenka for most Australian Open wins this decade. She is seeking a third consecutive Australian Open title.

The two-time defending champion, a set down against Andreeva in their only previous meeting at Roland Garros last year, broke the 17-year-old four times and didn't lose her own serve in that stretch to take a 4-1 lead in the overall head-to-head.

Making the most of bright conditions under the afternoon sun at Rod Laver Arena, Sabalenka struck 15 winners against 11 unforced errors and three aces, according to the WTA.

It's always a tough match against Mira. She's very young but very mature and plays great tennis. I'm very happy to win this tough match in straight sets. Today, I came to the court and I was trying to put the ball back and the ball was flying like a rocket.

"I was very happy with the level today, and I hope the conditions help me and I hope it stays like this until the end of the tournament," Sabalenka said after the match. Since 2020, Sabalenka has reached the quarterfinals or better in 11 of the 15 Grand Slam tournaments she has played, including nine consecutive quarterfinals.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Content Writer