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Australian Open 2023, 1st Women's Semi-final Highlights: Elena Rybakina Beats Victoria Azarenka In Straight Sets To Enter Final
Australian Open 2023 Women's Semi-Final: Elena Rybakina is playing against Victoria Azarenka in the first women's singles semi-final of the Australian Open on Thursday
Australian Open 2023, Women's Semi-Final Highlights: Elena Rybakina entered the final on Thursday.© AFP
Australian Open 2023, Women's Semi-Final Highlights: Elena Rybakina defeated Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to enter the final of Australian Open Women's Singles on Thursday. Rybakina broke Azarenka's serve twice in the second set to seal it 6-3. This happened after Elena Rybakina had already claimed the first set 7-6 (7/4) against Victoria Azarenka. Elena Rybakina entered the semis after defeating Jeļena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Azarenka thrashed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-1. Later in the day, Magda Linette will square off against Aryna Sabalenka in the second women's singles semi-final.
Here are the Highlights of Australian Open 2023 Women's Singles Semi-Finals Between Elena Rybakina vs Victoria Azarenka from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park
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- 16:00 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina beats Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3Elena Rybakina has defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-3 in second set thus seals the match as she had already won the first set 7-6 (4).
- 15:52 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina to serve for match!Elena Rybakina has broken the serve of Victoria Azarenka in the second set for the second time. She now leads 5-2 and she will be serving for the match now.
- 15:45 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina holds on serve!Victoria Azarenka holds on her serve against Elena Rybakina. She had narrowed the gap to 2-3.
- 15:38 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina holds on serve!Elena Rybakina has hold on her serve and now makes the gap of two games with Victoria Azarenka in the second set. She leads 3-1.
- 15:32 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina breaks Azarenka!Rybakina has broken the serve of Azarenka. She now leads 2-1 in the second set with her serve coming next.
- 15:30 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina holds on serve!Elena Rybakina has now won a game in the second set on her serve. The set is levelled at 1-1 with Vitoria Azarenka on the serve again.
- 15:28 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Azarenka holds on serve!Vitoria Azarenka held on her serve to win the first game. This is a good start for her as she trails by a set.
- 15:20 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina takes the first setElena Rybakina thrashes Victoria Azarenka to take the first set 7-6. The World no 22 claimed the game 7-4 and takes the lead. Brilliant game of tennis.
- 15:13 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Azarenka breaks againWhat a thriller!! Victoria Azarenka makes a brilliant comeback and registers a 40-0 as the first set goes into a tie-break. The scores are levelled at 6-6.
- 15:09 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina breaks againElena Rybakina takes 6-5 lead over Victoria Azarenka in the first set. Trailing 30-40, Azarenka survives and takes the game to the deuce but Rybakina shows her will and breaks the point to take a lead.
- 15:02 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Azarenka, Rybakina cancel each otherVictoria Azarenka strikes against Elena Rybakina as the game is now levelled at 5-5.
- 14:57 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Azarenka survivesWhat a comeback from the two-time champion!!! Victoria Azarenka, who trails 30-40, shows her mettle and earns a point as she survives in the set 4-5 against Elena Rybakina. Brilliant game of tennis
- 14:53 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Top shot from AzarenkaTrailing 30-40, Victoria Azarenka puts up a tough fight in front of Elena Rybakina to stay in the set.
- 14:50 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina dominates the gameElena Rybakina completely dominates the proceedings as she breaks Victoria Azarenka again and takes 5-3 lead in the set.
- 14:43 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina takes leadA brilliant game from Elena Rybakina as the reigning Wimbledon champion takes 4-3 lead in the set. Victoria Azarenka now eyeing a perfect comeback in the game.
- 14:40 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Rybakina breaks backElena Rybakina breaks Victoria Azarenka (40-30) in the sixth game as the sets are now levelled at 3-3.
- 14:34 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Good comeback from AzarenkaAfter trailing 2-1, Victoria Azarenka makes a brilliant comeback in the fifth game and now leads 3-2 in the 1st set. The two-time champion showcases an attacking game and gives no chance to Rybakina.
- 14:27 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Top shotIt has been a brilliant game so far. Both Rybakina and Azarenka giving a tough competition to each other. After three games, Rybakina off to a brilliant start as she leads the game 2-1.
- 14:17 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: We are underwayThe first women's singles semi-final match of the Australian Open between Elena Rybakina and Victoria Azarenka begins. Elena Rybakina takes the opening serve.
- 14:10 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Moments awayWe are just few moments away from the 1st women's singles semi-final match between Elena Rybakina and Victoria Azarenka.
- 13:38 (IST)Australian Open 2023 Women's Live: Hello and WelcomeHello and welcome to our live coverage of the first women's singles semi-final match between Elena Rybakina and Victoria Azarenka, straight the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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Elena Rybakina
Victoria Azarenka
Magda Linette
Aryna Sabalenka
Australian Open 2023
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