Aryna Sabalenka (left) has her sights set on a third Australian title after beating Elina Svitolina Photo: ReutersThe 27-year-old Sabalenka, however, crushed those hopes in a furious display of raw power. Sabalenka wobbled, giving up two break points with a loose backhand, but blasted her way out of danger. Pinning Svitolina well behind the baseline, Sabalenka grabbed three set points and converted the third, roaring "Let's go!" Svitolina never dropped her head and earned a break point when trailing 4-2 to put the match back on serve. Rybakina responded immediately, assisted by the net cord, but a determined Pegula did not give in and forced a tiebreak where she squandered two set points before finally fading away.