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Svitolina — Gauff: Australian Open quarterfinal and an important step for the Ukrainian (27 January, 10:00 Kyiv time)

After a convincing victory over Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina advances to the quarterfinals — we examine why the match against Cori Gauff matters for rankings, psychology, and the image of Ukrainian tennis.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

January 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Svitolina — Gauff: Australian Open quarterfinal and an important step for the Ukrainian (27 January, 10:00 Kyiv time)

Why this match is more important than it seems

After defeating Mirra Andreeva (6:2, 6:4) in the round of 16, Elina Svitolina learned the name of her next opponent — American Cori Gauff. The match will take place on January 27 at 10:00 Kyiv time, and it has several dimensions worth watching — from tournament standing to a moral boost for Ukrainian sport.

"Elina Svitolina beat Mirra Andreeva 6:2, 6:4 in the round of 16 and will play Cori Gauff in the quarterfinals."

— UNN

Opponents' form

Cori Gauff has reached the quarterfinals for the third consecutive time at this tournament; her best Australian Open result is a semifinal in 2024. In the previous round she defeated Hailey Baptiste (3:6, 6:0, 6:3), showing an ability to come back in matches and switch into an aggressive gear.

Svitolina's form and significance for Ukraine

The Ukrainian has not dropped a set so far at the tournament and is playing the Australian Open for the fourth time in her career. This is not only a statistic — such a run strengthens Svitolina's position in the rankings, raises her visibility at big events, and provides an important emotional resource for fans in Ukraine.

Tactics and prediction

Gauff is a young, powerful and aggressive opponent; her key weapons are quick initiative and the ability to turn defense into offense. Svitolina needs balance: control the rhythm, force her opponent into errors, and use her experience in long rallies. Analysts point to the serve and movement as decisive factors.

What’s next: the match on January 27 at 10:00 (Kyiv) is not only a chance to advance in the draw but also an opportunity to strengthen the role of Ukrainian tennis on the big stage. For now the ball is in Elina’s court: will she manage to break the American’s tempo and confirm her status as a contender for a deep run in the tournament?

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