Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance on the Australian Open, advancing to the ultimate with a commanding 6-4 6-2 victory over her finest buddy Paula Badosa. The semifinal conflict marked Badosa’s first look at this stage of a Grand Slam, however Sabalenka’s expertise and composure proved decisive.
Badosa got here out sturdy, breaking Sabalenka early to take a 2-0 lead and holding three recreation factors for a 3-0 benefit. Nonetheless, the world No.1 recovered from the shaky begin, breaking again to shift the momentum after which successful 4 consecutive video games to take management of the opening set. Within the second set, Sabalenka dominated from the outset, racing to a 5-1 lead and sustaining her grip on the match with out going through a single break level.
Sabalenka’s victory extends her undefeated begin to the 2025 season to 11 matches and marks her twentieth consecutive win on the Australian Open. The Belarusian now goals to develop into the primary girl to win three consecutive Australian Open titles since Martina Hingis achieved the feat from 1997 to 1999.
Awaiting her within the closing is both world No.2 Iga Swiatek or No.14 Madison Keys.
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