The power of Dominika Cibulkova clashes against the artistry of Agnieszka Radwanska in what should be a fascinating Australian Open semi-final between two players with contrasting styles. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3.30pm AEDT.
Both Cibulkova and Radwanska come into today’s semi-final on the back of outstanding performances in their victories over Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka respectively.
Cibulkova has used her aggressive groundstrokes to great effect against Halep and Sharapova in recent matches and she will need to so here against Radwanska.
The Slovakian will have to dictate terms from inside the baseline if she is to make use of her strong backhand and forehand.
Radwanska on the other hand relies heavily on her ability to chase balls down and construct points using a variety of slices, lobs and groundstrokes that vary greatly in pace and direction.
In her quarter-final victory over Azarenka, Radwanska simply outsmarted the reigning Australian Open champion.
Her ability to defend on the baseline, coupled with her smart shot selection really upset Azarenka’s aggressive game.
Cibulkova has a similar style to that of Azarenka and it remains to be seen if the Slovakian has the smarts to outplay Radwanska here.
Radwanska holds a dominant winning record against Cibulkova, winning five of their past six matches.
If Cibulkova is any chance of causing the upset, she will have to find her range with her ground strokes very early in the contest.
Like Serena Williams has already proven, the only way to beat Radwanska is to dominate from inside the baseline and hit close to the lines.
If Cibulkova manages to do that, her chances of making a first ever grand slam final will increase. If not, Radwanska’s crafty play on court will prove too difficult to overcome.
Radwanska in three sets.
Eliot Bingham
Roar Pro
What did Radwanska eat lastnight to make her fat today? haha
Chop
Roar Guru
Wow that's an upset...congrats to Cibulkova that's a domination....
Alan
Roar Guru
Cibulkova the pocket rocket is through to her first grand slam final after destroying a very fat Radwanska today. Cibulkova was on song from the get go and bullied Radwanska at times with her forehand and backhand doing huge damage. Radwanska very disappointing to say the least. Very flat from the Polish star. Cibulkova though has made a huge habit of dominating opposition at this year's Australian Open. Her results speak for themselves really at this tournament. Very dominant. Li Na though will be a tough proposition. Based on this form however, Cibulkova a great chance to win her maiden Aus Open title! Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
GAME SET AND MATCH CIBULKOVA - Cibulkova too good here. She was inspired here against Radwanska and smashes the former Wimbledon finalist. Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 6
Alan
Roar Guru
Three match points for Cibulkova as Radwanska nets the backhand Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Cibulkova now one game away from her first ever grand slam final. Cibulkova yet again too strong from the forehand side draws the error for 0-30 Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Cibulkova holds as Radwanska sends her forehand long. Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 5
Alan
Roar Guru
Radwanska wide with the forehand volley at the net and its game point Cibulkova in a very important game Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Cibulkova way long with the forehand and its 15-30. Too good with the forehand in the next point though and its 30 all Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Radwanska finding her range now with the forehand as she produces another winner. 0-15. Is the Polish star beginning to awake from her slumber? She nets the forehand for 15 all Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Radwanska with the serve and volley and she holds and gets some momentum here Radwanska 1 2 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Good serve out wide and its 30 all. Another ace and its game point here. Radwanska 1 1 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Cibulkova just wide of the line with the forehand crosscourt and its 15-30 Radwanska 1 1 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Cibulkova with another passing backhand winner crosscourt and its 0-15. Too good. Cibulkova with another backhand down the line for 0-30 Radwanska 1 1 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
BREAK RADWANSKA - Cibulkova nets the backhand and Radwanska with a pulse here..... Radwanska 1 1 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Unforced errors here and its two break points for Radwanska who has done nothing really yet finds herself with another chance to break Radwanska 1 0 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
15-30 as Radwanska is yet again pinned deep behind the baseline. Great hitting from Cibulkova. Radwanska 1 0 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
Double fault and its 0-30 Radwanska. Radwanska 1 0 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
BREAK CIBULKOVA - Cibulkova rips another forehand winner down the line! Great form from the Slovakian. She will give Li Na a huge scare with this type of firepower. Cibulkova breaks again with another forehand winner! WOW Radwanska 1 0 Cibulkova 6 4
Alan
Roar Guru
At the moment, this match probably ranks as one of Radwanska's most disappointing performances in her career thus far. Deuce Radwanska 1 0 Cibulkova 6 3