In a match scheduled for Thursday, Clara Tauson (No. 42 in rankings) will face Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1) in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open.Sabalenka earned a two-set win over Jessica Bouzas

Aryna Sabalenka wrestled her way past Clara Tauson to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday (January 17) i.

Aryna Sabalenka secured a solid win against Clara Tauson, 7-6(3), 6-4, in a tough battle marked by errors. The two-time defending champion had a challenging time facing the Danish player but showcased her experience and composure to seal the victory and remain on track for the triple crown.

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

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,

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka fought hard to overcome Denmark's Clara Tauson in a tough match, securing a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win and advancing to the second week of the Australian Open.

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.

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.

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

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.

Day 10 of the action in Melbourne sees two of the men’s singles quarter-finals and two of the women’s take place on Rod Laver Arena, with the pick of the action surely Novak Djokovic up against Carlos Alcaraz for a place in the last four.