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Australian Open 2023, Women's 2nd Semi-Final Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Magda Linette in straight sets to set up a final clash with Elena Rybakina in the women's singles of Australian Open 2023. Aryna Sabalenka took the first set against Magda Linette 7-6 (1) at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. The Belarusian lost the first two games before making a good comeback. After the set was tied at 6-6, Sabalenka dominated in the tie-breaker and won it 7-1. In the second set, Sabalenka dominated the match as she broke Linette's serve twice, registering a 6-2 win. Here are the Highlights of Australian Open 2023 Women's Singles Semi-final Between Magda Linette and Aryna Sabalenka from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park Get alerts for live updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories develop in real-time. You can manage alerts in your app's settings. Toggle January 26 2023 … [Read more...] about Australian Open, Women’s Semi-final Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Magda Linette, Sets Up Final With Elena Rybakina | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after overpowering unseeded Magda Linette 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 in a semi-final played in chilly conditions on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. Fifth seed Sabalenka's maiden Grand Slam final appearance will be against the Wimbledon champion, who earlier beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets. "I'm super happy, super happy that I was able to get this win," said the Belarusian, who had been hoping to play her compatriot Azarenka in Saturday's showpiece. "Magda's an unbelievable player. She played really great tennis," added the 24-year-old. Sabalenka came into the match as many observers' favourite for the Melbourne crown but she had never won a Grand Slam semi-final in three previous attempts. She had led world number one Iga Swiatek 4-2 in the third set of their US Open semi-final in September before a spectacular meltdown where she lost 16 of the last 20 points. That sort of mental baggage in tennis is always … [Read more...] about Aryna Sabalenka Overpowers Magda Linette To Set Up Elena Rybakina Final In Australian Open | Tennis News

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday and end the Belarusian's dream of a third Melbourne title. Rybakina won their semi-final 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and will meet Aryna Sabalenka or Magda Linette in Saturday's final. Azarenka, who won the Grand Slam in 2012 and 2013, was beaten in 1hr 41min in blustery conditions on Rod Laver Arena. The 22nd seed Rybakina had already beaten reigning French and US Open champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round and 2017 Roland Garros winner Jelena Ostapenko in the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park. And after a tight first set, the Moscow-born 23-year-old stretched away to account for a third Grand Slam champion. "I'm super happy to be in the final. Today it was a bit tougher for me because it was different conditions," said Rybakina, who represents Kazakhstan. "I couldn't play really aggressive tennis. The ball was not going so much, but I'm happy that in the end I … [Read more...] about Elena Rybakina beats Victoria Azarenka to reach Australian Open final | Tennis News

Australian Open 2023, Men's Singles Semi-final LIVE: Stefanos Tsitsipas meets Karen Khachanov in the other last-four showdown on Friday, aiming to snap a run of three semi-final losses in Melbourne, including over the past two years. Now 24, he believes he has matured and that this could finally be his year as he bids to become the youngest champion since Novak Djokovic won the title in 2011 aged 23. He has won all five previous encounters with Khachanov, most recently at the Rome Masters last year. On the other hand, Khachanov also made the semi-finals at September's US Open. He has now made the quarters or better at all four Grand Slams and will draw on the experience when he plays the Greek star. Here are the LIVE Updates of 2023 Australian Open, Men's Singles Semi-final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karen Khachanov, straight from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne: Get alerts for live updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories … [Read more...] about Australian Open 2023, Men’s Singles Semi-final Live Updates: Stefanos Tsitsipas Takes On Karen Khachanov | Tennis News

USATSI No. 5 seed Aryna Sabalenka seeks her first appearance in a Grand Slam final when she takes on the unseeded Magda Linette in the women's semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday. Sabalenka, who reached the semifinals of a major tournament for the third time in last year's U.S. Open, has won each of her first five matches in this event in straight sets. Linette defeated 30th-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 7-5 in the quarterfinals for her fourth consecutive win against a seeded opponent. Sabalenka is a -525 favorite (risk $525 to win $100) in the latest Sabalenka vs. Linette odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Linette is a +350 underdog. The over/under for total games is set at 20.5, with Sabalenka favored by 4.5 games. Before you make any Linette vs. Sabalenka picks or 2023 Australian Open predictions, you need to see what SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say . Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After … [Read more...] about 2023 Australian Open odds, props, women’s semifinal prediction: Sabalenka vs. Linette picks from tennis expert

USATSI Elena Rybakina looks to move a step closer to a second Grand Slam title in three tries when she takes on Victoria Azarenka in the women's semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday. Rybakina, who won her first major tournament last year at Wimbledon, posted a 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 17 seed Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Azarenka kept her dreams of a third Australian Open title alive when she upset third-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-1. Rybakina is a -200 favorite (risk $200 to win $100) in the latest Rybakina vs. Azarenka odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Azarenka is a +160 underdog. The over/under for total games is set at 21.5, with Rybakina favored by 3.5 games. Before you make any Azarenka vs. Rybakina picks or 2023 Australian Open predictions, you need to see what SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say . Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he trained … [Read more...] about 2023 Australian Open odds, props, women’s semifinal prediction: Azarenka vs. Rybakina picks from tennis expert

USATSI World No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas can move one step closer to the first grand slam title of his career when he squares off against Karen Khachanov in the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open on Thursday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The 24-year-old Tsitsipas has reached only one grand slam final, losing in the French Open in 2021. Meanwhile the 26-year-old Khachanov has never reached a grand slam final and has made only one semifinal (2022 U.S. Open). The semifinal will begin after the mixed doubles final but not before 10:30 p.m. ET. Tsitsipas is a -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100) in the latest Tsitsipas vs. Khachanov odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Khachanov is a +200 underdog. The over/under for total games is 39.5. Before locking in any Khachanov vs. Tsitsipas picks or 2023 Australian Open predictions, you need to see what SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say . Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to … [Read more...] about 2023 Australian Open odds, men’s semifinal predictions: Tsitsipas vs. Khachanov picks by proven tennis expert

USATSI American Tommy Paul's Cinderella run through the 2023 Australian Open faces its biggest challenge yet when Paul takes on nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in a semifinal match on Friday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. A 25-year-old native of New Jersey who lives in Florida, Paul is playing in the first grand slam semifinal of his career. He knocked off fellow American Ben Shelton to reach the final four. On Friday he squares off against Djokovic, who has won 21 grand slam titles. The match is set to begin at 3:30 a.m. ET. Djokovic is a -2500 favorite (risk $2500 to win $100) in the latest Djokovic vs. Paul odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Paul is a +1000 underdog. The over/under for total games is 29.5. Before locking in any Paul vs. Djokovic picks or 2023 Australian Open predictions, you need to see what SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say . Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he … [Read more...] about 2023 Australian Open odds, men’s semifinal predictions: Djokovic vs. Paul picks, bets by proven tennis expert

MELBOURNE, Australia — What all seemed so different, so daunting, even, about trying to win a Grand Slam title to Elena Rybakina a little more than six months ago is now coming rather naturally. And if she can win one more match, she will add a championship at the Australian Open to the one she collected at Wimbledon. Rybakina, a 23-year-old who represents Kazakhstan, reached her second final in a span of three major tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3 at Melbourne Park on Thursday, signaling a rapid rise toward the top of tennis. “Everything was new at Wimbledon,” Rybakina said after hitting nine aces in the semifinals to raise her tournament-leading total to 44. “Now I more or less understand what to expect.” That could come in handy Saturday, when she will face No. 5 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. Sabalenka reached her first Grand Slam title match at age 24 by beating unseeded Magda Linette 7-6 (1), 6-2 in Thursday’s second semifinal. … [Read more...] about Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka set for Australian Open final