Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and 4th-ranked Coco Gauff delivered impressive performances to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals. Sabalenka, ranking No. 2, defeated Amanada Anisimova 6-3, 6-2, showcasing her powerful game. Gauff, the U.S. Open champion, cruised past Magdalena Frech with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Sabalenka expressed joy at her level of play, aiming to stay in the competition. Gauff acknowledged the honor of playing in front of Rod Laver and will face Marta Kostyuk or Maria Tomafeeva next. Both players, still in their teens, are making a significant impact in the tournament, with Gauff sharing inspiring messages through her shoes. Men’s No. 1 Novak Djokovic is set for a fourth-round match against Adrian Mannarino of France.