2026 Australian Open SF: Sabalenka (1) v. Svitolina (12)

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I tell you what, only the real will survive these hours. And here we go in about 20.

 

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@Subway Tennis, come on.

 

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We are underway, let’s ride.

 

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Tough hold from Aryna.

 

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Elina answers.

 

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Aryna got called for hindrance, that’s new.

 

[cha cha]

This was actually one of the few times she didn't hinder the opponent.

 

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Dumb call.

 

[Bartelby]

They are trying to cheat Sabalenka out of a point.

 

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Let it go, Aryna.

 

[Bartelby]

The umpire is doing her best to ruin the match.

 

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Aryna up a break.

 

[ibbi]

Svito trying to let her inner La Monf come out when up 15-30. Nice.

 

[tx10is]

another blowout lol the second match has potential

sabalenka doesn't play nice with pushers

 

[spystud]

Another dumb post.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Let’s go Aryna

 

[Terenigma]

Aryna got called for hindrance, that’s new.

This was actually one of the few times she didn't hinder the opponent.

They are trying to cheat Sabalenka out of a point.

Yeah, was clearly just a reaction to the mis-hit shot that she thought was going out but you can also see it from the umpires POV in that it was not her typical grunt as it got cut short followed by another sound she made. Weird call but there ya go!

 

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The way her career ‘ended’, that is a horrific gif.

 

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5-2, big dog.

 

[MichaelNadal]

The way her career ‘ended’, that is a horrific gif.

Ok I chose someone else bestie

 

[tx10is]

mad bro lmao

 

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Opener at 2 for the dominant one.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Aryna for the calendar slam

 

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Elina breaks.

 

[ibbi]

another blowout lol the second match has potential

sabalenka doesn't play nice with pushers

I don't know that anyone else has a better chance to beat her On the big stage you make her play one more ball and she will usually start thinking too much about it and implode. That's how Coco ended up with 2 majors.

 

[ibbi]

That, Mr. Anderson, was the sound of inevitability.

 

[jimmy0slams]

Sabalenka breaks back!

She's just beautiful!!

 

[spystud]

This is real close to handshakes.

 

[MichaelNadal]

This is real close to handshakes.

Your trademark lol

 

[spystud]

I have plenty.

 

[Hitman]

Honestly, the only player I can see beating Sabalenka here is Rybakina. She is the only player who can actually blast her off the court, of course easier said then done.

 

[spystud]

Yep, & here we go.

 

[MichaelNadal]

I have plenty.

 

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Sorry, Elina, it was fun.

 

[ibbi]

 

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And that’s a wrap. Thank you littles for joining.

 

[ibbi]

What a performance from Sabs. Great depth and width and finding of lines, and digging out of holes in service games.

 

[veelium]

Another boring match in a boring tournament.

 

[Hitman]

Aryna clearly enjoys beating Elina, basically puts her in her place when they play.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Another trout

 

[robyrolfo]

This was actually one of the few times she didn't hinder the opponent.

Nope, it was different...

Dumb call.

Why?

Yeah, was clearly just a reaction to the mis-hit shot that she thought was going out but you can also see it from the umpires POV in that it was not her typical grunt as it got cut short followed by another sound she made. Weird call but there ya go!

This! It was definitely a reaction to mis-hitting the ball, and THAT is what makes the difference. If you hear the equivalent of "oops" or "oh sh--t" from your opponent as the ball is flying awkwardly and almost going out, it is 100% going to throw you off.

 

[PlaysInAviatorShades]

wow what a forehead i mean forehand

 

[Gazelle]

Aryna clearly enjoys beating Elina, basically puts her in her place when they play.

I can imagine why.

 

[spystud]

My bad, bumped the wrong thread.

 

[Vincent-C]

Aryna for the calendar slam

Nooooooo...