World primary Aryna Sabalenka reached the Brisbane Worldwide semi-finals by defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-3 6-4.
The highest-seeded Belarusian will now face 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who beat former world quantity two Ons Jabeur 6-4 7-6 (7-2).
The duo final met on the 2024 French Open the place the Russian teenager upset Sabalenka 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 to change into the youngest participant since Martina Hingis in 1997 to succeed in a Grand Slam semi-final.
Czech Republic’s Bouzkova made a great begin within the quarter-final by breaking serve within the first sport, however three-time main winner Sabalenka fought again to win the opening set in 51 minutes.
She then wrapped up the second set in 53 minutes as she eyes an 18th profession title.
“It is at all times powerful battles in opposition to Bouzkova and I had misplaced the final one [in Washington]. I got here into the match actually targeted and I am blissful I used to be in a position to put her below stress and end the match in straight units,” the 26-year-old stated.
“[Andreeva] is a superb participant. We just lately performed an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi the place I acquired to know her higher. She can also be an awesome individual and I’m actually trying ahead to taking part in in opposition to her.”
Russia’s Polina Kudermetova and Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina will meet within the different ladies’s singles semi-final.