Aryna Sabalenka storms into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final, beats Elina Svitolina Aryna Sabalenka continued her golden run in the Australian Open, qualifying for her fourth consecutive final in this Grand Slam event in Melbourne. She defeated Elina Svitolina in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 to storm into the final. Melbourne:Aryna Sabalenka's golden run in the Australian Open continued as she stormed into her fourth consecutive final of the Grand Slam event, becoming only the third player to do so in the Open Era after Evonne Goolagong and Martina Hingis. She defeated Elina Svitolina in straight sets 6-2, and 6-3 in the semifinal to make it to the title clash. Controversial hindrance call from the refereeAt one point during the match, Sabalenka was pulled up by the umpire for a hindrance after making a noise during the rally.