The 2026 Australian Open quarter-finals saw top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeat home favourite Alex de Minaur in straight sets, while Elina Svitolina produced a dominant performance to eliminate Coco Gauff.

- Alcaraz’s Milestone: This victory marks the first time Carlos Alcaraz has reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open, keeping his bid for a career Grand Slam on track. He will face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
- Svitolina’s Dominance: Elina Svitolina’s win in just 59 minutes was a major upset, as the world No. 12 completely dismantled the third-seeded Gauff. This performance secures Svitolina’s return to the top 10 rankings. She will play world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
- Gauff’s Struggles: Coco Gauff struggled significantly with her serve and unforced errors throughout the match, later seen smashing her racket in frustration post-match.
- De Minaur’s Disappointment: Despite a strong tournament, Alex de Minaur remains without a win in a Grand Slam quarter-final after falling to the world No. 1 in front of his home crowd.








