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Australian Open doubles semifinals set with new champion assured
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The women's doubles draw at the 2026 Australian Open has reached the semifinals, guaranteeing a new champion after the defending pair's exit. Four teams advanced through tense quarterfinal matches in Melbourne. Key upsets and strong performances defined the path to the final four.
Australian pair Kimberly Birrell and Talia Gibson reached the quarterfinals of the women's doubles at the 2026 Australian Open. They defeated Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in the round of 32, then overcame China's Hanyu Guo and France's Kristina Mladenovic in the round of 16.