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Sabalenka Battles 'Tough Moments' To Reach Australian Open Semis (Barron's)

Aryna Sabalenka said she had to overcome "a lot of really tough moments" on Wednesday against a dogged Donna Vekic to reach her maiden Australian Open ...

Just work for it,'" she said. "Now I keep saying: 'No, work for it. She won the recent WTA Adelaide International and had not dropped a set in 2023 in eight matches. That's going to be just unbelievable and tough to realise that this actually happens." Her serve remained shaky though, not helped by seven double faults in the first three games. That's going to be history.

Report: Superior Sabalenka storms past Vekic (Australian Open)

Aryna Sabalenka served her way into a first Australian Open semifinal, battling past Donna Vekic 6-3 6-2 in a match far more complex than the scoreline ...

"I'm super happy with the win," said Sabalenka. The pair found themselves in an uncomfortable tussle with any rhythm seemingly out of reach. "Here it feels really special to be in the semifinals," said Sabalenka. , channelling the tiger tattooed on her left forearm. Sabalenka had been unstoppable, starting the 2023 season in the form that earned her WTA Finals victories over Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula. [Aryna Sabalenka](https://ausopen.com/players/aryna-sabalenka) served her way into a first Australian Open semifinal, battling past Donna Vekic 6-3 6-2 in a match far more complex than the scoreline indicates.

Australian Open: Sabalenka overpowers Vekic; Linette continues ... (Onmanorama)

Melbourne: Fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka outmuscled Donna Vekic 6-3, 6-2 in a ferocious battle of big-hitters on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the ...

"I think through all my life I've been taking mistakes losses very personally," she explained. So I'm really grateful." "It's really dreams come true.

Aryna Sabalenka into Australian Open semi-finals for the first time ... (Eurosport.com)

Aryna Sabalenka is into the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time after a 6-3 6-2 win over Donna Vekic.

Vekic’s double fault count then reached 12 and Sabalenka sealed the double break in the third game. I think I was calm and expected this kind of game from her so I was able to stay in the game no matter what. 5 seed would serve for the set. I think that was the key." "I don't know why but here it feels very special to be in the semi-finals," Sabalenka said. The atmosphere was unbelievable.

Aryna Sabalenka shows off improvements to dispatch Donna Vekic ... (Tennis Magazine)

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.

Sabalenka cruises past Vekic in dominant fashion to reach ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

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.

Semi Sweet: Sabalenka Sweeps Vekic for AO Semifinal - Tennis Now (Tennis Now)

Undefeated Aryna Sabalenka defeated Donna Vekic 6-3, 6-2 to fly into her fourth Grand Slam semifinal and first at the Australian Open. Photo credit: Robert ...

Sabalenka used the serve down the middle to set up a crunching crosscourt forehand erasing a second break point. Vekic's 12th double fault put her in another break point bind and Sabalenka slammed a return down the line scoring her third consecutive break and sixth straight game for 3-0. "I think just because I kind of expect this game from her I was able to stay in the game no matter what. I was rushing a lot. Vekic betrayed her cause with her ninth double fault to face break point. Confronting break point in the third game, Sabalenka scalded an ace down the middle to save it. "I will do everything I can to make it happens. So I think this was the key." I know that Vika will do everything she can to make it happens," Sabalenka said. "I don't know why, but here it feels really special to be in semifinals," Sabalenka said. Earlier, the 30-year-old Linette dissected Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 7-5 to advance to her maiden major semifinal in her 30th career Grand Slam appearance. It was so great to play here today, the atmosphere was unbelievable."

Australian Open: Sabalenka beats Vekic to sail into her first ... (News Room Odisha)

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.

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