With renewed confidence, Jabeur said she will continue to pursue her dream of one day winning a Grand Slam.

"I was also looking to myself to win a Grand Slam event before, but now I think I'm closer. I think I can believe more in my dream," she said.

Meanwhile, Barty's chances of winning a Grand Slam on home soil improved following a powerful performance against Kvitova.

The two-time Wimbledon champion had ended Barty's run to the finals in Melbourne last year, but this time the local hero flipped the script, becoming the first local woman to earn a place in the Australian Open semifinals in 36 years.

"I knew I had to bring my absolute best today against Petra," Barty said after the match.

"In my eyes she's the perfect competitor, regardless of whether she wins or loses she's always got a big grin on her face. I absolutely love testing myself against her."

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