The 2026 Australian Open women’s singles 1/8 finals will continue on January 26.

They will enter the Rod Laver Arena at approximately 02:30 Kyiv time. Jessica Pegula (USA, WTA 6) and Madison Keys (USA, WTA 9).

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This will be the fourth head-to-head meeting between the rivals.

The winner of the match will face Wang Xinyu or Amanda Anisimova in the quarter-finals.

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According to media reports, Serena Williams is considering a sensational return to professional tennis after a four-year break.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired in 2022, avoiding the word “retirement” and saying only that he was “moving away” from the sport.

Her last match took place at the 2022 US Open, where she lost to Ajla Tomljanovic. Williams’ re-entry into the anti-doping pool last December fueled rumors of a comeback. Although Serena later denied her return, The Telegraph’s sources claim that the tennis community is not buying it and believes Serena can still compete at WTA level.

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Williams will be eligible to return to Roland Garros this summer, including mixed doubles, with possible options at Wimbledon or the US Open. Her older sister Venus continues to perform at the age of 45, increasing interest in Serena’s possible return.

Former champion Jim Courier is confident that Williams will definitely be back on the field if injuries are not a problem; The only question is the format and tournament.

January 25 Ukraine Elina Svitolina won against Mirra Andreeva In the 1/8 final at the Australian Open.

Elina won in two sets with scores of 6:2 and 6:4 in 1 hour 24 minutes. Svitolina faced Andreeva for the second time and defeated the Russian for the first time.

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Elina will compete against world number three Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

🏆 Australian Open 2026. 1/8 final

Elina Svitolina [12] – 🏳️ Mirra Andreeva [8] – 6:2, 6:4

PHOTOGRAPH. He pushed another Russian woman away. How it happened: Svitolina beat Andreeva