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‘Trophy or nothing’ as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis

Aryna Sabalenka in action during her quarterfinal match against Iva Jovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Aryna Sabalenka in action during her quarterfinal match against Iva Jovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. | REUTERS

AFP-JIJI

Jan 27, 2026

MELBOURNE – Aryna Sabalenka said her mentality in Melbourne was “trophy or nothing” after muscling past American teenager Iva Jovic into the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday to put a third title within sight.

The relentless top seed powered home 6-3, 6-0 in blazing heat to set up a clash with either third seed Coco Gauff or 12th seed Elina Svitolina.

It booked her a 14th Grand Slam semifinal and fourth in a row at the season-opening major.

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