Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva Set for Brisbane International Semifinals

Top-seeded Sabalenka and rising star Andreeva advance in straight sets, while Naomi Osaka rallies to reach ASB Classic semifinals.

• Aryna Sabalenka defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-4 to secure her spot in the Brisbane International semifinals, where she will face Mirra Andreeva.
• Andreeva, a 17-year-old Russian talent, overcame Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 (2) in a mentally challenging quarterfinal match.
• The other Brisbane semifinal will feature Polina Kudermetova of Russia against Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina after both players advanced with hard-fought wins.
• At the ASB Classic in Auckland, Naomi Osaka came back from a set down to defeat Hailey Baptiste 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-2, firing 10 aces in the process.
• Rain delays impacted the ASB Classic schedule, postponing key quarterfinal matches, including Madison Keys versus Clara Tauson and an all-American clash between Katie Volynets and Alycia Parks.

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