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Aryna Sabalenka reaches third straight Australian Open final with victory over Paula Badosa
Sabalenka beats Badosa to make third straight Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka wins hearts for consoling best friend Paula Badosa after Australian Open win
World No.1 tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka has won hearts across the world for a classy act after her Australian Open win over best friend Paula Badosa on Thursday night. The two-time reigning champion and overwhelming favourite proved she’s a ruthless competitor on the court, no matter the opponent, but always a good friend off it.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Paula Badosa in straight sets during their 2025 Australian Open semifinal match. Despite their close friendship off the court, Badosa playfully demanded a "big gift" from Sabalenka before extending her forgiveness.
Aryna Sabalenka will not let her friendship with Paula Badosa affect her quest to win a third successive Australian Open title when the best friends clash in the semi-finals, the defending champion said on Tuesday.
This was Paula Badosa's best-ever run at a Grand Slam, with the Spaniard having previously fallen in the quarter-finals at the 2021 French Open and last year's US Open
Former world number two Paula Badosa reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time, eyeing revenge against Coco Gauff. After overcoming injuries, Badosa showcased resilience, rallying from 5-2 down to defeat Olga Danilovic.
Paula Badosa asked the Australian Open crowd ... but it’s great to have him by my side.” She then asked the Margaret Court Arena crowd to raise their voices for Tsitsipas, telling them ...
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside her close friendship with Paula Badosa on 23 January to secure her place in a third consecutive Australian Open final. The world number one defeated the Spaniard 6-4, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena and now awaits either Iga Swiatek or Madison Keys in Saturday's title clash.
ESPN, the official channel of the 2025 Australian Open, did not show Coco Gauff's quarterfinal loss to Paula Badosa on its regular channels.
The 27-year-old Spaniard will face two-time defending champion and best friend Aryna Sabalenka for a place in the final. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is just one win away from a hat-trick of Australian Open titles after seeing off best friend Paula Badosa to reach a third straight final.
In the Australian Open final, Aryana Sabalenka will attempt to emulate Martina Hingis three consecutive title wins from 1997 to 1999.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep past the Spaniard into a third successive
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