Coco Gauff eliminated from 2026 Australian Open after loss to Elina Svitolina

Coco Gauff eliminated from 2026 Australian Open after loss to Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina dominated in a 59 minute semifinal match to eliminate Coco Gauff from the 2026 Australian Open, winning with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. The Ukrainian’s sharp returning, steady baseline play, and relentless pressure proved too much for the third-seeded American, whose hopes of a first Australian Open title were dashed once again. Svitolina seized control from the start, overwhelming Gauff with clean shot-making, finishing with 12 winners…

Australian open 2026-Coco 'slams' but not in a Grand way in 1/4 final loss - The Times Weekly

It was a smash heard and seen around the world. A security camera caught Coco Gauff slamming her tennis racquet on the concrete ramp leading to the locker room after her humiliating loss to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals. The Ukrainian swept the world No. 3 in straight sets 6-1, 6-2, moving on to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals “I tried to go somewhere where there are no cameras,” a despondent Gauff said at the post-match presser. “…

Elina Svitolina 'Brings Light' to Ukraine After Dismantling Coco Gauff at Australian Open: "For My Country, It's Great"

Elina Svitolina will be playing her career’s fourth Grand Slam semifinal. She will face perhaps the toughest challenge in the The post Elina Svitolina ‘Brings Light’ to Ukraine After Dismantling Coco Gauff at Australian Open: “For My Country, It’s Great” appeared first on FirstSportz.