Tennis-Sabalenka show set to continue and Djokovic finds his groove

FILE PHOTO: Jan 21, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Arnya Sabalenka of Belarus hits a shot against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the forth round of the women’s singles at the Australian Open 2024./Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka continue the defence of their Australian Open titles at the quarter-final stage on Tuesday, and while the Serbian is coming into form at just the right time, Sabalenka has destroyed all before her.

Sabalenka has been in sensational form, dismissing opponents with apparent ease, and as the 25-year-old looks at the draw, she knows if she can reach the final again, she will be the overwhelming favourite to retain her title.