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January 29, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka hits out at umpire after grunting penalty in win over Svitolina
Sabalenka powers into final with brutal 6-2, 6-3 win
TL;DR
- Aryna Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final.
- Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive final at Melbourne Park.
- An umpire awarded a point to Svitolina for hindrance due to Sabalenka's grunt.
- Sabalenka stated the call helped her game by making her more aggressive.
- Svitolina did not shake hands with Sabalenka after the match.
- Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the final, a rematch of the 2023 final.
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