Kanepi, 36, had never passed the 3rd round in Melbourne.
She will face the Polish Iga Swiatek (9th) on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals.
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Australian Open: Sabalenka, 2nd in the world, eliminated in 8th by the 115th Kanepi
2022-01-24T13:26:54.886Z
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, 2nd in the world, was eliminated on Monday in the round of 16 of the Australian Open by Estonian Kaia Kanepi (115th) 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 (10/7).
Source: france24