Aryna Sabalenka said a first-set penalty for grunting gave her added fuel as she powered past Elina Svitolina to reach her fourth straight Melbourne final
A nervous Elena Rybakina saved two set points in a second-set tie-break to defeat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) and set up a repeat of the 2023 Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalennka, twice Australian Open champion, walloped Elina Svitolina, then Elena Rybakina saw off Jess Pegula to set up a repeat of the 2023 final
There is no doubt that the Australian is a fine player but the brilliance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner means a grand slam title is still a slim prospect