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Australian Open: Sofia Kenin beats Ashleigh Barty to make final
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/51305304Australian Open: Sofia Kenin beats Ashleigh Barty to make final
By Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Melbourne Park
1 hour ago
Sofia Kenin reached her first Grand Slam final by beating a nervous top seed Ashleigh Barty in straight sets in the Australian Open semi-finals.
The 21-year-old American, seeded 14th, won 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 in sweltering conditions at Melbourne Park.
Australian Barty, aiming to become the first home woman to reach the final in 40 years, failed to convert two set points in each set.
Kenin will face unseeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza in Saturday's final.
The two-time Grand Slam champion saw off fourth seed Simona Halep 7-6 (10-8) 7-5.
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