Day 12 at the Australian Open: Women's singles semifinals begin, Zhang Shuai and partner aim for the women's doubles final

The schedule for the twelfth day of the 2026 Australian Open is set, with the women's singles semifinals starting first. Zhang Shuai returns to the women's doubles semifinals after seven years and is pushing toward a place in the final.

Sabalenka

Rybakina

Pegula

Svitolina

All four women's singles semifinalists at this Australian Open have maintained an unbroken streak of winning sets. Top seed Sabalenka has reached the women's singles semifinals for the fourth consecutive year, boasting an impressive 25 wins out of 26 matches at the Australian Open, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Her opponent, Svitolina, is also in excellent form; this mother who recently returned to competition has won 10 straight singles matches this season, captured the Auckland title, and swept past Gauff in just one hour during the quarterfinals without conceding a single break point—a victory described as an impenetrable fortress.

Fifth seed Rybakina has returned to the Australian Open semifinals after three years. In the quarterfinals, she defeated Swiatek in straight sets with powerful serving and baseline play, ending her opponent’s hopes for a career Grand Slam. Sixth seed Pegula reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in her career, beating three American compatriots along the way and halting Keys’ title defense bid.

Zhang Shuai

In doubles, the Zhang Shuai/Mertens duo staged another comeback, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 against Wu Fang-hsien and Hozumi Eri. Zhang has reached the Australian Open women's doubles semifinals again after seven years. In 2019, Zhang won the title partnering with Stosur, and fans are hopeful for another remarkable performance from the veteran player.

Schedule for Day 12 of the 2026 Australian Open

(Written and edited by: Sunny)