Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after a dominant win in the semifinals.

Australian Open 2023 Women's 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.

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

Two-time French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem, whose ranking has slipped to 194 after a lengthy battle with a wrist injury, crashed out in the first round Sunday, losing 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to Hugo Dellien of Bolivia

Magda Linette needed just under 90 minutes for the winner's cheque of USD 2,940 and 50 WTA ranking points, while, Kamila Kerimbayeva had to settle for USD 1,666 and 34 WTA ranking points.

Kamila Karimbayeva ousted India's Prerna Bhambri in the quarters on Thursday.