Rybakina surges into Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage

Moscow-born Kazakh Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, stunned the second seed 7-5, 6-1 and faces either Jessica Pegula or fellow American Amanda Anisimova for a place in Saturday's final. Rybakina has made the Melbourne final once before, in 2023 when she lost in three tough sets to Aryna Sabalenka. Rybakina and Swiatek had met 11 times before, including five last season, with the Pole holding a narrow 6-5 edge. "Really pleased with the win," said the 26-year-old fifth seed. "We know each...