Serena Williams continued to steamroll her way through the Australian Open draw but Naomi Osaka and Elina Svitolina both survived serious scares to reach the fourth round. Williams has been in devastating form and she made short work of 18-year-old Dayana Yastremska, winning 6-2 6-1. The title favourite has dropped just nine games on her way to the fourth round and spent only three hours and six minutes on court in total. Yastremska grew up idolising Williams, and the American gave her young opponent a hug at the net, telling her: "You did amazing, don't cry." Williams added later: "As she was walking towards the net, I could tell she was quite upset. I kind of liked that. It shows she wasn't just there to play a good match, she was there to win. "She wanted to win. That really broke my heart. I think she's a good talent. It's good to see that attitude." Williams also talked to Yastremska in the locker room after the match about a time violation the Ukrainian teenager received in the second set that the American felt was unfair. "I didn't think she deserved the time violation," said Williams. "I thought that the umpire has to wait until the crowd stops clapping before announcing the score. "I felt just to keep the match going he was announcing it really fast, which is fine, which is normal, but maybe she wasn't used to that. "I told her to definitely look into it so she knows going into the future what to expect. I think it's important for young players to know the rules so they can always be educated for that. I told her I would look into it as well." Osaka was a set and 4-1 down to the tricky Hsieh Su-wei before winning 11 of the last 12 games in a 5-7 6-4 6-1 victory. Svitolina, who was again watched by boyfriend Gael Monfils, was arguably even closer to the exit door and struggling with a shoulder issue against Zhang Shuai. The sixth seed trailed 3-0 in the third set before coming back to lead 5-3, failing to serve out the match and then eventually winning 4-6 6-4 7-5 in almost three hours. Asked what her mindset had been in her on-court interview, Svitolina said: "I'm going to die or win." She added later: "This situation when I'm almost about to die, I think, 'OK, there is an opponent across the net, and also struggling in the same situation, also running the same amount of hours on the court'. So I try to think that way and I'm not alone here in hell." Zhang had plenty of opportunities to really put the hammer down but could not quite do it and Svitolina went over to her Chinese opponent after the match to offer some consoling words. "She's a very nice person," said Svitolina, who next faces 17th seed Madison Keys after her victory over last year's semi-finalist Elise Mertens. "It's not only about tennis here. I think it's very important to be a person and to be open. That's what I am. It's not like a big deal for me but, when someone is hurting, it's normal to help." Osaka next faces 13th seed Anastasija Sevastova, who she beat in three sets at the warm-up tournament in Brisbane. The US Open champion was proud of her response in adversity against Hsieh, saying: "Of course I'm happy with how I fought. "For me, that's one of the biggest things I always thought I could improve, because it sort of seems like before I would accept defeat in a way." PA Media<doc-sep>Serena Williams produced one of the most heartwarming moments of the Australian Open following her third-round victory over Dayana Yastremska. Williams put on a typically impressive performance as she powered past her Ukrainian opponent, giving away just three games in the process. When the pair embraced at the net, Yastremska burst into tears as the reality of her crushing defeat sank in. Scroll down for video Serena Williams consoled her young opponent after beating her at the Australian Open Eighteen-year-old Dayana Yastremska broke down in tears after suffering a heavy defeat Williams said to her when they met at the net: 'You are amazing, you are so young, don't cry' But the 23-time Grand Slam winner was gracious in victory and offered a few choice words of advice for the 18-year-old. 'You are amazing,' Williams said, 'you are so young, don't cry.' To put things into context, Yastremska was born in 2000, the year after Serena won her first major, and grew up cheering for someone she calls 'a legend'. Yastremska recalls swinging her racket in the living room at home while watching on TV aged eight as her favourite player competed. But on Saturday, she was standing opposite Williams and swinging her racket. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly enough to stop the 37-year-old easing to victory.<doc-sep>Serena Williams recalls being in the position of young Dayana Yastremska, an ambitious and highly talented teenager overcome with emotion in the disappointment of defeat. “I remember one time against Venus at Wimbledon as I was walking to the net I started bawling, I couldn’t help it,” Williams said after advancing to a fourth-round clash with world No.1 Simona Halep at the Australian Open 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday. The 37-year-old progressed with ruthless efficiency but it was her grace towards the 18-year-old after the match that had a lasting impact, on her opponent at least. Yastremska, who wasn’t even born when the American won her first major singles title in 1999, was in tears as she walked around the net to shake the hand of her childhood hero. She left the court lifted by Williams’ words.<doc-sep>
Dayana Yastremska cried after losing to Serena Williams at the Australian Open on Saturday The 37-year-old blitzed past 18-year-old Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine 6-2 6-1 on Saturday. And when she saw an emotional Yastremska in tears, Williams rushed to give her hug before delivering a few quiet words in her ear. It's the second time this week that someone Williams has beaten has cried after being beaten. Asked about the incident, Williams said: "As she was walking towards the net, I could tell she was quite upset. I kind of liked that. "It shows she wasn't just there to play a good match, she was there to win. She wanted to win. That really broke my heart. "I think she's a good talent. It's good to see that attitude." Williams then admitted she had been there herself when emotions had got the better of her. "You go out there and you want to win. I remember one time in particular against Venus at Wimbledon, as I was walking to the net, I started bawling," she said. Serena Williams was quick to comfort her 18-year-old opponent Serena is a lovely person, that was really nice to see actually Pat Cash "I couldn't help it. Young girls, young women, just want to go out there and do their best and want to win." Legend Pat Cash praised Williams for her actions and said: "Serena is a lovely person, that was really nice to see actually. "I actually quite enjoyed it. Although it was a bit strange, I enjoyed it." Williams has won the Australian Open seven times - most recently in 2017