Unseeded Polish tennis player Magda Linette comes into the semi-final match up against fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka with a full head of steam.
Set for a battle at Rod Laver Arena, the pair of women will follow the Elena Rybakina and Victoria Azarenka clash which begins at 7:30pm AEDT.
Both players come into this semi-final with plenty of confidence.
Linette’s run to the final four consisted of downing four seeded players including French player and fourth seed Caroline Garcia in straight sets.
The Pole has dropped one set thus far and is primed to give herself the best chance of winning her maiden Grand Slam at age 30.
However, the Belarusian on the other side of the net will be no slouch hoping to also claim her first major title.
Sabalenka has made the semi-final at all slams except the French Open over the past two years and will feel ready to make the next step.
The 24-year-old’s lead-up to the final four has been nothing short of impressive, failing to drop a set in the five matches up to this point.
The Sporting News provides live score updates, highlights and commentary for the match below.
Magda Linette vs Aryna Sabalenka live score
| 1st set | 2nd set | 3rd set | |
| Magda Linette (POL) | |||
| [5] Aryna Sabalenka |
Magda Linette vs Aryna Sabalenka live blog, updates, highlights
4:05pm AEDT: This match will follow the completion of Rybakina and Azarenka, which commences at 7:30pm.
Pre-match: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the Australian Open semi-final match between Magda Linette and Aryna Sabalenka from Rod Laver Arena.
Magda Linette vs Aryna Sabalenka head-to-head results
Linette and Sabalenka have played each other twice over the course of their careers, once in 2018 and then in 2021.
| Year | Winner | Score | Event | Stage |
| 2021 | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-2 6-1 | Olympics – Tokyo | R1 |
| 2018 | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-1 6-3 | Tianjin Open | R2 |
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What time is Magda Linette vs Aryna Sabalenka?
Times are approximate – subject to weather conditions and the completion of the match between Elena Rybakina and Victoria Azarenka.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Thursday, January 25 | Thursday, January 25 | Thursday, January 25 | Thursday, January 25 |
| Time | Approx. 11am BST | Approx. 6am ET | Approx. 6am ET | Approx. 10pm AEDT |
How to watch Magda Linette vs Aryna Sabalenka in the semi final of the Australian Open
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | Eurosport 1 or 2 | ESPN/ESPN2 | TSN1/TSN5 | Channel 9 |
| Streaming | eurosport.uk | ESPN+ and fuboTV | TSN+ | 9Now/Stan Sport |
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