Day 7 at the Australian Open: Wang Xinyu sets a new personal best as the men’s and women’s singles round of 16 is finalized

On January 24, 2026, Beijing time, the seventh day of the main draw at the Australian Open concluded, with all spots for the men’s and women’s singles round of 16 decided. Chinese star Wang Xinyu defeated the 13th seed Noskova in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, advancing to her first-ever women’s singles round of 16 at the Australian Open.

Wang Xinyu

Regarding the key to her victory, Wang Xinyu candidly stated that her opponent remained strong, but after earning her first break point in the opening set, she keenly sensed an opening: “When her first serve wasn’t coming in much, I could apply significant pressure on her.” She then stuck to this plan, “trying to put as much pressure as possible on her second serve,” and ultimately secured the win through precise tactical execution.

Anisimova

Pegula

Keys

Wang Xinyu’s fourth-round opponent will be the American star and 4th seed Anisimova, who cruised past compatriot Stearns 6-1, 6-4 in the third round, winning all her matches in straight sets so far this tournament. In the bottom half, several American players have shown consistent form: 6th seed Pegula defeated Shelekhmeteva 6-3, 6-2, while defending champion and 9th seed Keys overcame former world No.1 Karolína Plíšková 6-3, 6-3. These two will face off in a highly anticipated fourth-round match across the net.

Rybakina

Former finalist and 5th seed Rybakina also advanced comfortably, sweeping Czech player Valentova 6-2, 6-3 on John Cain Arena, marking her second consecutive year reaching the round of 16. Rybakina’s fourth-round adversary will be 21st seed Mertens, who defeated Batukova 6-0, 6-4. Second seed Swiatek battled through three sets, winning 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 against 31st seed Kalinskaya, and will next face local qualifier Inglis, who advanced by walkover due to Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal.

Djokovic

In men’s singles, ten-time champion Djokovic defeated Van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) to reach the Australian Open round of 16 for the 18th time. This marked his 400th Grand Slam singles victory (102 at the Australian Open, 101 at Roland Garros, 102 at Wimbledon, and 95 at the US Open), further extending the record he holds. In the fourth round, Djokovic will face 16th seed Menšík across the net, revisiting last year’s Miami Masters final where Menšík won two tiebreak sets.

Sinner

Two-time defending champion and 2nd seed Sinner, despite suffering cramps in the heat and dropping the first set, came back to beat American Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, extending his Australian Open winning streak to 17 matches. Next, Sinner will face fellow Italian and 22nd seed Darderi, who eliminated 15th seed Khachanov 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Shelton

Last year’s semifinalist and 8th seed Shelton defeated last year’s Shanghai Rolex Masters champion Vacherot in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(5), reaching the second week at the Australian Open for the third time in four years. Shelton will compete against 12th seed Ruud in the fourth round for a spot in the quarterfinals; Ruud beat former US Open champion Cilic 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Margaret Court Arena.

Ruud

9th seed Fritz battled 2014 Australian Open champion Wawrinka in four sets, eventually winning narrowly 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, ending Wawrinka’s run at the tournament. Fritz will face 5th seed Musetti across the net, who survived a five-set thriller 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 against Mahach.

Qu Yihan

In women’s doubles, 16th seeds Guo Hanyu and Meladnovich defeated Pavlyuchenkova and Tauson 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the third round. The junior events kicked off today, with three Chinese young talents competing: 5th seed Zhang Rui’en won 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 against Terentieva; Qu Yihan defeated 15th seed Kokkinis 6-4, 7-5; and qualifier Lin Yujun narrowly lost 5-7, 6-4, 3-6 to 13th seed M. Makarova.

Results from Day 7 of the 2026 Australian Open

(Written and edited by: Dato)