Magda Linette continues her dream run at the 2023 Australian Open with a victory over Karolina Pliskova. The Pole’s semifinal obstacle will be fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka, a player undefeated this season.
Everyone expected world No.1 Iga Swiatek to be the leading representative of Poland this fortnight at Melbourne Park. Tennis gods had other plans. Polish world No.45 Magda Linette, who had never before been past the third round at a Grand Slam in 29 attempts, is through to the semifinals with a 6-3 7-5 victory over former top-ranked WTA player Karolina Pliskova.