The star player remains undefeated in 2025, extending her win streak to 11 matches. Sabalenka, 26, is the first woman to reach three Australian Open finals since Serena Williams and the youngest since Martina Hingis.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep past the Spaniard into a third successive Australian Open final.

Aryna Sabalenka is also aiming to become the first woman to win three successive Australian Open titles since Martina Hingis, who won from 1997 to 1999. Sabalenka defeated Paula Badosa by 6-4, 6-2 in Australian Open 2025 semifinal.

SportsLine's Jose Onorato reveals his picks for the 2025 Australian Open women's semifinal match between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa on Thursday

Aryna Sabalenka has reached her third consecutive Australian Open final by defeating Paula Badosa in straight sets. Sabalenka, aiming for a third cons

Aryna Sabalenka moved one win away from becoming the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, recovering from a slow start to beat good friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 and return to the final.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka marched into her third straight Australian Open final with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain’s Paula Badosa in Melbourne on Thursday.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka looks unstoppable once again at the. The two-time champion raced past Paula Badosa to become the first woman to make three consecutive finals at Melbourne Park since Serena Williams.

In the latest ‘Sabadosa’ installment, the two-time defending champion pulled away from best friend Paula Badosa, 6-4, 6-2, to claim Thursday evening’s first semifinal on Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka delivered 32 winners to 21 unforced errors throughout the 86-minute victory.

After securing a dominant win in the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2025, Aryna Sabalenka promised her good friend Paula Badosa a 'shopping date' on Thursday, January 23. Sabalenka defeated Badosa in straight sets.

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