Melbourne, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - 'Trophy or nothing' as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis

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Aryna Sabalenka said her mentality in Melbourne was "trophy or nothing" after muscling past American teenager Iva Jovic into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday to put a third title within sight. The relentless top seed 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 her a 14th Grand Slam semi-final and fourth in a row at the season-opening major. Sabalenka h......

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