"The 7-5, 6-2 win for the 2022 Wimbledon champion gives her a chance to win her second Grand Slam, while crushing Swiatek's dreams of lifting the one Slam trophy that has eluded her despite six major titles. Rybakina has made the Melbourne final once before, in 2023 when she lost in three tough sets to Aryna Sabalenka. The 26-year-old fifth seed took her latest victory in her stride, saying a calmer mindset helped in the heat of battle."
"Rybakina fired 11 aces and 26 winners at Rod Laver Arena, winning eight of the last nine games to underline her authority. Really pleased with the win, said Rybakina. We know each other pretty well and I was just trying to stay aggressive. Swiatek struggled with her serve throughout the contest and the world number two said that was something she needed to improve on in the coming months."
Elena Rybakina beat Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open semifinals, ending Swiatek's bid for a career Grand Slam. Jessica Pegula defeated Amanda Anisimova to join Rybakina in the last four. Rybakina produced 11 aces and 26 winners and won eight of the final nine games to seize control. Rybakina previously reached the Melbourne final in 2023, losing to Aryna Sabalenka. Swiatek struggled with her serve during the match and intends to work on serving adjustments ahead of upcoming events. Rybakina applied a calmer mindset and an aggressive game plan.
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