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 faced Denmark’s Clara Tauson in an intense match at the third round of the Australian Open 2025. The Belarusian emerged victorious with a 7(7)-6(5), 6-4 score over her opponent.

Andreeva and Sabalenka have already played each other four times, with the latter holding a 3-1 winning record

Australian Open is lining up to be a classic for the Grand Slam title and the WTA world number one ranking. Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, the two leading contenders for the women's singles crown, are fighting for the number one position.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but last year’s beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen suffered a shock second-round exit. The Chinese star reached her first grand slam showpiece here last year before going on to win Olympic gold and establish herself as one of the best players in the world.

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.

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In a match scheduled for Saturday, Mirra Andreeva (No. 15 in rankings) will face Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1) in the Round of 16 at the Australian Open.Sabalenka defeated Clara Tauson 7-6, 6-4 on

Coco Gauff moved into the fourth round at Melbourne Park with a straightforward victory over Leylah Fernandez.

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Clara Tauson 7-6 (5), 6-4 in a poor early serving display by both players to open the sixth day of play at the Australian Open.

On paper, Aryna Sabalenka's win over Clara Tauson may appear to have been a straightforward affair, but it was anything but for the world number one.