Elina Svitolina seeks Australian Open final amid Ukraine conflict

Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina are set to clash in the Australian Open women’s semi-finals, a match with significant geopolitical implications. Sabalenka, the top-ranked Belarusian, seeks her third title, while Svitolina, returning to the top 10 after a maternity break, aims for her first Grand Slam final. Both players address the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Svitolina expressing a desire to bring joy to her compatriots. In the other semi-final, Jessica Pegula faces Elena Rybakina for a spot in the final.

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