Melbourne, Jan 26 (UNI) The red-hot form of Elena Rybakina continued as the Kazakh launched into her first Australian Open final on Rod Laver Arena.
With the 'Original 9' watching on, the Wimbledon champion put on a fitting display to overpower two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka 7-6(4) 6-3 on Thursday night.
With three consecutive aces to cap an opening hold, Rybakina set the tone before clattering a 135 km/h backhand cross court.