Sabalenka

Sabalenka defeated Donna Vekic while unseeded Linette upset Karolina Pliskova.

Of course it’s way more far in the draw. I’m super happy with the win.” “It was a tough match.

Steadier serving and stronger tactics helped the No. 5 seed edge past her former nemesis and reach a fourth Grand Slam semifinal.

A 2/14 conversion rate proved her undoing as the Belarusian soon had match point, and a 1-2 punch got her over the finish line. A strong fall swing aided by new coaching consultant Pam Shriver had lifted Vekic immeasurably through the start of 2023, helping her score a statement upset of No. Sabalenka took full advantage and secured a fourth Grand Slam semifinal berth in one hour and 49 minutes. Vekic boasted a near-flawless 5-1 head-to-head against the former world No. Unfortunately for Vekic, the Old Aryna couldn’t come to the phone on Wednesday; the new and improved No. Shelton; Sabalenka vs.

In a display of pure power and athleticism, Aryna Sabalenka brushed past Donna Vekic to advance to the Australian Open semifinals, her second straight Grand ...

This was enough for the World No.5, who employed her big-hitting style of play to pressure Vekic and advance to another Grand Slam semifinal. Also read Sabalenka required an hour and 49 minutes to record the 6-3 6-2 victory, hitting an impressive 38 winners in the process.

Aryna Sabalenka's winning streak hit nine thanks to a straight-sets win over Donna Vekic in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

But after Sabalenka denied Vekic three chances for a 4-3 lead, she broke for a second time and served out the set after again erasing a break point. However, Linette has taken out four seeds in five rounds so far in Melbourne. Not only is Sabalenka yet to lose a set at this Australian Open, she has yet to play a three-setter in 2023. I mean, with her, you cannot really count on building the point, staying in the rallies, working your way up. [who upset No.30 seed Karolina Pliskova earlier in the day on Wednesday](https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3037070/linette-ousts-pliskova-in-melbourne-to-make-first-grand-slam-semifinal) to reach her first major semifinal. Sabalenka's streak continues: The Adelaide International 1 champion extended her unbeaten run to nine matches to start the season.

Aryna Sabalenka reached her maiden Australian Open semi-final with a battling 6-3, 6-2 victory over unseeded Donna Vekic on Wednesday at Rod Laver Arena in ...

Sabalenka came into the match as many observers' favourite for a first major. Sabalenka had the momentum and put the Vekic serve under more pressure at the start of the second set, stretching out to a double break for 3-0 as the Croat's double fault count soared to 12. She broke Vekic to love for 3-1 but the Croatian got straight back on serve in the next game, securing it on the first of two more break points.

Fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka outmuscled Donna Vekic 6-3 6-2 in a ferocious battle of big hitters on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open ...

Sabalenka completed the semi-final line-up after 109 minutes on Rod laver Arena and will play Polish surprise package Magda Linette on Thursday for a place in her first Grand Slam final. MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka outmuscled Donna Vekic 6-3 6-2 in a ferocious battle of big hitters on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time. The 24-year-old, the only top-10 seed left in the draw, took her chances in a physical one-hour first set littered with break points before running away with the second.

Melbourne: Aryna Sabalenka soared into the first Australian Open semifinal of her career with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Croatian Donna Vekic in the quarterfinal ...

She became the third Polish woman in seven years, after world No.1 Iga Swiatek and Agnieszka Radwanska to reach an Australian Open semifinal. Sabalenka, who had never gone beyond the fourth round of the Grand Slam before this year, is yet to drop a set in Melbourne as she extended her unbeaten run to nine matches to start the season. Not only is Sabalenka yet to lose a set at this Australian Open, but she also has yet to play a three-setter in 2023.

Billie Jean King called for Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the All England Club this year as Aryna Sabalenka set up the ...

I was nervous a lot. I was rushing a lot. I will do everything I can to make it happen. I know that Vika will do everything she can to make it happen. If I could do something, of course I would do it, but I cannot do anything. “I hope they do, just keep it the same way the other ones are.

An Australian Open women's draw that has defied prediction gets down to business in the semi-finals on Thursday with Victoria Azarenka on the cusp of a ...

"I've been in the semi-finals before, and I got there with all those up and downs. her ranking obviously doesn't tell the full story." I'm being very consistent, returning really well, and keeping my serves. "I will just try what I'm doing this whole week. "I'm looking forward to having that challenge. "It will be a great matchup," said Belarusian Azarenka, who lost their only meeting in straight sets at Indian Wells last year.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An Australian Open women's draw that has defied prediction gets down to business in the semi-finals on Thursday with Victoria ...

"I've been in the semi-finals before, and I got there with all those up and downs. "I will just try what I'm doing this whole week. "It will be a great matchup," said Belarusian Azarenka, who lost their only meeting in straight sets at Indian Wells last year.

Deux jours après avoir atteint les quarts de finale d'un tournoi du Grand Chelem pour une première fois en carrière, Madga Linette a maintenant accédé aux ...

Il joue probablement le meilleur tennis de sa vie présentement », a mentionné Djokovic. Roddick est également le dernier joueur originaire des États-Unis à avoir remporté un tournoi majeur, il y a 20 ans. Victoria Azarenka, double championne à Melbourne, et Elena Rybakina, championne en titre à Wimbledon, croiseront le fer.

Deux jours après avoir barré la route à Belinda Bencic, Aryna Sabalenka (no 5) a assuré sa qualification pour les demi-finales de l'Open d'Australie.

Comme Belinda Bencic lundi, Donna Vekic a réussi une très belle entame. Seule joueuse du top-20 de la WTA encore en lice, Aryna Sabalenka s'est imposée 6-3 6-2 devant Donna Vekic (WTA 64). - -