Sabalenka, Badosa Set for Australian Open Semifinal Showdown

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a tense quarter-final match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, winning 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 despite facing difficult windy conditions. Sabalenka, the world number one and two-time defending champion, was pushed to the limit but showcased her resilience to overcome a break deficit in the final set. She aims to become the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win the title three consecutive times. In the semi-finals, she will face Paula Badosa, who reached her first Grand Slam semi-final by defeating Coco Gauff. Both players have been in impressive form, with Sabalenka extending her winning streak in Melbourne to 20 matches, while Badosa has made a remarkable comeback after a challenging previous year. The women's semi-finals are set for a thrilling showdown at Rod Laver Arena.