Melbourne, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka beats heat to reach Melbourne semis as Zverev blasts through

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2026-01-27

Aryna Sabalenka overcame searing heat and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday, with Alexander Zverev serving up a storm to join her. World number one Sabalenka tamed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 in 38C temperatures and faces either third seed Coco Gauff or 12th seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the final. Last year's runner-up Zverev sent down a barrage of 24 aces to cru......

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