The win was Sabalenka's 18th consecutive victory at the Australian Open. A winning streak at Melbourne Park has tied Victoria Azarenka for the longest at the Australian Open this decade. She is attempting to win her third consecutive Australian Open title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Two-time defending champion Sabalenka, who lost to Andreeva in their only prior meeting at a major -- Roland Garros last year -- broke the 17-year-old's serve four times and never lost her own en route to improving to 4-1 in the head-to-head overall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Taking advantage of quick conditions inside Rod Laver Arena in the midday sunshine, Sabalenka hit 15 winners to 11 unforced errors, and also served three aces, according to WTA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It's always tough matches against Mirra; she's so young but so mature and playing such great tennis. I'm super happy to get through this difficult match in straight sets. Today, I came out on the court and I was trying to put the ball back and the ball was flying like a rocket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I was super happy with the level today, and I hope conditions help me and I hope it's going to be the same until the end of the tournament,\" Sabalenka said post-match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It's always tough matches against Mirra; she's so young but so mature and playing such great tennis. I'm super happy to get through this difficult match in straight sets. Today, I came out on the court and I was trying to put the ball back and the ball was flying like a rocket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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