Not even an obstruction penalty could stop Aryna Sabalenka's march to her fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The world number one defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3, putting herself one win away from her third title at the first Grand Slam of the season in four years. The 2023 final will be a rematch against Elena Rybakina, who defeated sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the second semifinal.
