Aryna Sabalenka Overcomes Extreme Heat To Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals

Aryna Sabalenka overcame searing heat and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday, with Alexander Zverev serving up a storm to join her.

World number one Sabalenka tamed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 in 38C temperatures and faces either third seed Coco Gauff or 12th seed Elina Svitolina for a place in the final.

Last year's runner-up Zverev sent down a barrage of 24 aces to crush another young United States player, Learner Tien, in four sets.