Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Gauff sees off Muchova to make Australian Open last eight

NAMPA / AFP

2026-01-25

Coco Gauff dropped a set for the second match in a row before clawing her way into a third consecutive Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday as she zeroes in on a maiden Melbourne title. The American third seed rolled over seasoned Czech 19th seed Karolina Muchova 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena, but needed nearly two hours to do so. She will play either Ukraine's 12th seed Elina Svitolina or 18-year-old Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva......

Restricted content

Sports News

Lahore, Pakistan, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Pakistan drop express pacer Rauf from T20 World Cup squad

2026-01-25 10:00:48

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: Australian Open results - 1st update

2026-01-25 09:31:47

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz has Djokovic on his case as Sabalenka faces teen prospect

2026-01-25 09:31:47

Adelaide, Australia, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Vine takes second TDU crown, Brennan wins final stage

2026-01-25 08:30:06

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz has Djokovic on his case as Sabalenka faces teen prospect

2026-01-25 08:30:06

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz eases into last eight in bid for maiden Melbourne title

2026-01-25 08:00:07

Los Angeles, United States, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Doncic soars as Lakers down Mavericks, Knicks edge 76ers

2026-01-25 07:00:05

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - 'Dream partner': Sabalenka keen for mixed-doubles date with Djokovic

2026-01-25 07:00:04

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka rolls into last eight as Alcaraz steps up Melbourne bid

2026-01-25 06:30:10

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - On-fire teenager Jovic sets up Melbourne quarter-final with Sabalenka

2026-01-25 06:00:15

Melbourne, Jan 25, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: Australian Open results

2026-01-25 06:00:15

Latest NAMPA photos

OPUWO, 23 January 2026 - Jason Ndahepele, Chief Health Programme Officer of the Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

EENHANA, 23 January 2026 - Members of the Namibian Defence Force carrying the casket of the late Matias Kanana Hishoono during his memorial service at his residence at Onambutu (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 23 January 2026 - NamPower Managing Director, Kahenge Simson Haulofu (C) pictured with the NamPower 2026 bursary recipients. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

MPUNGU, 23 January 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured during his stopover visit at Himarwa Ithete Secondary School. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OMUTHIYA, 22 January 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia’s Rehabilitation Centre at Oniipa on Thursday. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONAMBANGO, 22 January 2026 - Omukwanilwa Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo and the Oshikoto leadership pictured after a courtesy visit to the Ondonga Traditional Authority. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

NAMPA

RUNDU, 22 January 2026 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa assessing the sinkholes at Rundu on Thursday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 22 January 2026 - Sunshine Centre Executive Director Wendy Huschfeldt (in black and white) and Rössing Uranium General Manager for Human Capital, Safety and Sustainability, Liezl Davies (third from right) photographed with other employees from Sunshine and Rössing during the handover of the N.dollars 100 000 donation to the centre at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA