Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka blows away Mirra Andreeva to storm into quarter-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenkadefeated Mirra Andreeva in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena of Melbourne Park, Victoria, on January 19 and successfully made it to the quarte-finals. 

The Belarusian is just three games away from defending the title here. The two-time defending champion extended her winning streak at Melbourne Park to 18 matches with a 6-1, 6-2 win over 14th-seed player Andreeva.

Aryna Sabalenka has won 31 of her last 32 matches in hard court Slams since 2023.

That’s a winning percentage of 96.88%

Madness. 🐅 pic.twitter.com/bh5ZhWMQDx

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

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Aryna Sabalenka eyeing year's first Grand Slam title 

Notably, Sabalenka headed to this tournament after winning the titles in 2023 and 2024 at Melbourne Park. If she wins her third consecutive title, she will be the first woman to do so in the Australian Open since 1997.

The 26-year-old tennis star started her journey by winning the Brisbane International 2025 title earlier this month and now sets her sights on winning the year's first Grand Slam. Her performance showcases that she is one of the top contenders for the title here. 

Sabalenka d. Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2

Blistering tennis by Aryna

She’s into her 3rd consecutive Australian Open QF

3 wins away from winning a 3rd straight title here

✅18th consecutive win at AO
✅23 consecutive sets won at AO

If anyone can challenge Aryna, please stand up 🐅 pic.twitter.com/DfOEm0sFY7

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

Meanwhile, Sabalenka hugged the camera after the game, waved to the fans, took a photo with her Polaroid camera, and gave a thumbs-up to mark the occasion. She expressed happiness after winning the fourth round of the year's first Grand Slam.

Aryna Sabalenka spoke about inspiring others after beating Mirra Andreeva at Australian Open

“I want to help people go through tough moments. 🥹 I hope they look at me, see my example, and they know how tough I had to battle some of the challenges.”

pic.twitter.com/ueVdBJ1C75

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

"I came up with the idea with my boyfriend, that throughout the year, we're going to collect Polaroid pictures. And we're going to frame it, and I hope we'll have a lot of cool moments this year to collect. I'm super happy to get through this difficult match in straight sets. I want to help people go through tough moments.  I hope they look at me, see my example, and they know how tough I had to battle some of the challenges," said Sabalenka after winning the game.

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