Top Seeds Dominate as Australian Open Quarterfinals Take Shape

The 2025 Australian Open heads into its second week with marquee matchups set for both the men's and women's draws, featuring the sport's biggest names and rising stars.

• Aryna Sabalenka, the defending two-time champion, continues her dominant run and will face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who has surprised with her strong performance despite being seeded 27th.
• Coco Gauff, bolstered by recent title wins and tactical adjustments, is set to take on Paula Badosa in a quarterfinal matchup where Gauff is favored but faces a formidable opponent.
• Iga Swiatek, the second seed, will meet Emma Navarro, whose clutch performances and hard-court prowess have positioned her as a potential upset contender.
• On the men's side, third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz is set for a highly anticipated clash with Novak Djokovic, who holds a 10-title record at the Australian Open and a head-to-head advantage on hard courts.
• Australian Alex de Minaur celebrates his first Australian Open quarterfinal appearance but faces a daunting challenge against top-seeded Jannik Sinner, who has a 9-0 record against him.

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