Day Nine at the Australian Open: Pegula Wins the “Derby” Match, Sinner and Musetti Advance to the Quarterfinals

On January 26, 2026, the Australian Open officially entered its second week. Chinese star Wang Xinyu was narrowly defeated 0-2 by the 4th seed Anisimova, but Wang expressed in a post-match interview that she gained invaluable growth from the experience.

Pegula

The American derby between Pegula and her friend Keys kicked off the second week of the tournament. Ultimately, Pegula triumphed 6-3, 6-4, ending Keys’ title defense and reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time in her career. Rybakina maintained her excellent form by defeating Belgian player Mertens 6-1, 6-3, advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals again since 2023. Swiatek cruised past qualifier Inglis 6-0, 6-3, moving one step closer to achieving a career Grand Slam.

Rybakina

Swiatek

In men’s singles, Sinner swept compatriot Darderi 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(2) to reach the quarterfinals, extending his winning streak at the Australian Open to an impressive 18 matches; Musetti defeated 9th seed Fritz in straight sets 6-2, 7-5, 6-4, making his first-ever quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open. Italy has produced many talents in men’s tennis recently, holding three spots in the last 16 this year, setting a new record.

Sinner

Musetti

8th seed Shelton closed the night on Rod Laver Arena, coming from behind to beat 12th seed Ruud 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, securing the final men’s singles quarterfinal spot.

Shelton

In doubles, Guo Hanyu and Meladnovic lost in the third round of women’s doubles after being reversed 3-6, 4-6, 2-6 by the pair Burel/Gibson; Hsieh Su-wei and Ostapenko defeated 13th seeds Kenin/Segmund 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face 5th seeds Dabrowski/Stefani. Zhang Shuai, competing in three events this Australian Open, teamed with Pütz in mixed doubles but were upset 6-4, 2-6, 8-10 by Siniakova/Ferbäck, ending their run in the second round.

Zhang Shuai/Pütz

In juniors, China’s rising star Qu Yihan defeated Japan’s Ichika Azuna 6-2, 6-0, while Zhang Ruien overcame Lin Yuchen 6-1, 4-6, 6-2.

Day Nine Results of the 2026 Australian Open

Updated Men’s and Women’s Singles Draws for the 2026 Australian Open