Melbourne, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - Rampant Sabalenka sweeps past Jovic into Australian Open semi-finals

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Relentless top seed Aryna Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic and into the Australian Open semi-finals Tuesday to accelerate her bid for a third Melbourne title. The Belarusian powered home 6-3, 6-0 in blazing heat to set up a clash with either third seed Coco Gauff or 12th seed Elina Svitolina. It booked the 27-year-old a 14th career Grand Slam semi-final and fourth in a row at the season-opening major. Sabalenka has won twice in......

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