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.