Sabalenka and Badosa Set for Australian Open Semifinal Clash

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a tough challenge, while Paula Badosa secures her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance with a win over Coco Gauff.

Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a hard-fought three-set match (6-2, 2-6, 6-3) to advance to the semifinals.
Sabalenka, ranked world No. 1, is aiming for her third consecutive Australian Open title and has now won 19 straight matches in Melbourne.
Paula Badosa, ranked No. 12, earned her first career Grand Slam semifinal berth after upsetting world No. 3 Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.
Badosa's victory marks a significant comeback after recovering from a severe back injury that once jeopardized her career.
The two semifinalists, Sabalenka and Badosa, are close friends off the court, adding an intriguing dynamic to their upcoming match.