Top Seeds Power into Australian Open Quarterfinals as Swiatek, Anisimova, Rybakina and Pegula Shine

Melbourne, Jan 2026 : The women’s singles draw at the Australian Open 2025 witnessed a strong statement from the top contenders on Monday as World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova, World No. 5 Elena Rybakina, and World No. 6 Jessica Pegula all booked their places in the quarterfinals with commanding performances at Melbourne Park.

Polish superstar Iga Swiatek continued her impressive run with a dominant 6-0, 6-3 victory over Australia’s Madison Inglis, delighting fans with her trademark intensity and precision. The six-time Grand Slam champion, who has lifted the French Open trophy four times and won Wimbledon and the US Open once each, looked in complete control throughout the contest. Despite her immense success elsewhere, the Australian Open remains the only Grand Slam title missing from Swiatek’s cabinet. Her best results in Melbourne have been semifinal finishes in 2022 and 2025, and she now stands just three wins away from completing a career Grand Slam, a milestone that would further cement her place among the modern greats of the sport.

World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova also advanced with a confident performance, defeating China’s in-form Wang Xinyu 7-6(4), 6-4 in a tightly contested match. Anisimova credited her improved serve and mental strength for the win, noting that she was able to rely on her delivery during crucial moments. Playing in challenging, hot conditions, she emphasized the importance of focus, positivity, and strong body language, all of which helped her navigate pressure situations and close out the match in straight sets.

Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, the fifth seed, produced one of the most clinical displays of the day as she swept past 21st seed Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena. Rybakina’s aggressive baseline game and powerful serving proved too much for her opponent. Expressing satisfaction with her performance, the Kazakh star highlighted her commitment to maintaining an attacking approach and serving well at key moments, which allowed her to dictate play and move confidently into the last eight.

In another high-profile encounter, Jessica Pegula, seeded sixth, ended the title defence of fellow American Madison Keys with a composed 6-3, 6-4 victory in the fourth round. The match lasted just over an hour, with Pegula displaying consistency, tactical awareness, and sharp shot selection. She revealed that her focus was on serving smartly, varying the pace, and taking calculated risks, especially on second serves. Pegula’s ability to adapt and place her shots effectively helped her neutralize Keys’ power and maintain control throughout the contest.

With these results, the Australian Open quarterfinal lineup promises high-quality clashes featuring some of the most accomplished and in-form players on the women’s tour. As the tournament enters its decisive stages, the performances of Swiatek, Anisimova, Rybakina, and Pegula underline the depth of talent and competitiveness at the top of the women’s game, setting the stage for an exciting battle for the title in Melbourne.

Team Maverick.