Elina Svitolina defeats Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. The win sends Svitolina to the semifinals where she faces Aryna Sabalenka

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The 12th-seeded Ukrainian, who turned 31 in September, has been exceptional at the Australian Open so far this year, taking out Cristina Bucsa, Linda Klimovicova, No. 23 seed Diana Shnaider, and eighth-seeded Mirra Andreeva. All four wins came in straight sets.

A searing hot day turned into a sweltering night at the Australian Open and eventually Coco Gauff let off steam.

Number one-ranked Aryna Sabalenka faces Iva Jovic in the Australian Open women's singles quarterfinals on Monday.

Elina Svitolina admitted she was "very sad" after Gael Monfils concluded his last Australian Open campaign and funnily said that the Frenchman would have "a husband" role in her team in retirement.