TNT Sports was compelled to issue an apology after Aryna Sabalenka used an expletive during her on-court interview following her Australian Open semi-final triumph. Aryna Sabalenka was delighted after reaching the final of the Australian Open | GETTY "When you breathe out, sometimes it happens naturally, I didn't do it on purpose, I knew the ball was flying in." Aryna Sabalenka remains on course for another Australian Open title | The victory also marked her eighth Grand Slam final overall. Saturday's showdown against Elena Rybakina will be a repeat of the 2023 final, which Sabalenka won in three sets against the Kazakh. Reaching the final has already guaranteed Sabalenka £1.5 million, with the winner's cheque worth £3 million.