MELBOURNE, Jan 24, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina cruised into her first Australian Open semi-final with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday.

The 22nd seed raced past the former French Open champion, seeded 17, in 1hr 19min on Rod Laver Arena and will meet either Jessica Pegula or Victoria Azarenka for a place in the final.