Gauff, who hasn’t lost a set in Melbourne, could face the No. 1 player in the semifinals after their 3rd-round wins; Osaka leaves with injury and Pegula falls

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

MELBOURNE - Aryna Sabalenka won a tough contest to advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open on Friday. The world No. 1, who is chasing a third straight Australian Open title, defeated Denmark's Clara Tauson 7-6,