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Australian Open 2023 results: Elena Rybakina beats Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina swept past Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first Australian Open semi-final.

The Kazakh wrapped up victory in one hour and 19 minutes following a lengthy rain delay on Rod Laver Arena.

Rybakina, seeded 22nd, will face either American world number three Jessica Pegula or two-time champion Victoria Azarenka for a place in the final.

"I'm super happy to be in the semi-finals for the first time," Rybakina said.

"Of course I was nervous, especially in the last game. I'm super happy I managed the emotions and I played really well today.