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Ashleigh Barty became the first home player to reach the Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years as she beat Madison Keys in straight sets on a jubilant Rod Laver Arena.
The world number one overwhelmed the 51st-ranked American 6-1, 6-3 in just 62 minutes to set up showdown against either Polish seventh seed Iga Swiatek or American 27th seed Danielle Collins.
By Ben Church, CNN
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As Danielle Collins prepares to face Iga Swiatek in the semi-final of the Australian Open, the American can take heart from a far bigger battle she has faced off-court following her struggles with endometriosis. Women’s health is often a subject that hasn’t historically been widely discussed when it comes to impact on performance in sport.
We are just days away from finding out who will be our first Grand Slam champions this weekend.
The Australian Open is getting down to the business end, with the women taking centre stage for the semi-finals. Both matches will take place in the evening, so expect a raucous crowd on Rod Laver Arena as home favourite Ash Barty takes on Madison Keys. Following that clash, Danielle Collins faces off against Iga Swiatek.