World number two Caroline Wozniacki is the first woman through to the Australian Open final after ending the undefeated summer run of unseeded Belgian Elise Mertens.
Seeking her first major title, Wozniacki booked her place with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) victory in one hour and 37 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.
Wozniacki will face either world number one Simona Halep or 2016 champion Angelique Kerber in Saturday night's title decider at Melbourne Park.
The Dane previously made the US Open final in 2009 and 2014.
More to come.
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