
Aryna Sabalenka beats Anastasia Potapova to reach Round 4 at Australian Open 2026
Sabalenka advances after a strong performance in Melbourne
Joel Casillas
1/23/20261 min read



Dominant performance from start to finish
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured her place in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2026 with a convincing win over Anastasia Potapova. Sabalenka’s powerful baseline play and consistency were key factors in her victory.
Experience pays off
Sabalenka’s depth and precision forced errors from Potapova, helping her seize control of rallies and key points. Despite Potapova’s confidence after a big win in the previous round, Sabalenka’s experience and tactical strength proved decisive.
Next up in Melbourne
With this win, Sabalenka continues her championship pursuit at the Australian Open, eyeing deeper progress in the draw and potentially another Grand Slam title in Melbourne.
