Australian Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka Pips Victoria Mboko To Storm Into Quarterfinals

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka halted the remarkable run of Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the fourth round of the 2026 Australian Open, claiming a 6–1, 7–6 (1) win. The two-time champion dominated the first set in just 34 minutes, overpowering the 17th-seeded newcomer with her sheer firepower and six aces. Mboko, however, showed the resilience that has marked her tournament, rallying from a 4–1 deficit in the second set to push it to a tiebreak. In the end, Sabalenka’s experience made the difference.

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Victoria Mboko of Canada in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Aryna Sabalenka, left, of Belarus is congratulated by Victoria Mboko, right, of Canada following their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her fourth round match against Victoria Mboko of Canada at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Victoria Mboko of Canada plays a forehand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Victoria Mboko of Canada during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Victoria Mboko of Canada plays a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Victoria Mboko of Canada during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Victoria Mboko of Canada plays a forehand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus kicks the ball during her fourth round match against Victoria Mboko of Canada at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Victoria Mboko of Canada plays a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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