The upcoming Australian Open semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa is generating a lot of excitement among tennis fans. Sabalenka, currently ranked world number one, continues her relentless quest for a third consecutive Australian Open title. She recently overcame a challenging match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals, securing her place in the semis with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 victory.

On the other hand, Paula Badosa has made an inspiring return to form. Dropping out of the top 50 due to injuries, including a chronic back problem, she has stunned her opponents with impressive performances. Badosa’s journey to the semifinal included a noteworthy victory over world number three, Coco Gauff, marking her first time reaching this stage in a Grand Slam.

Despite their friendship, Sabalenka and Badosa will put aside their camaraderie as they battle it out on the court. Sabalenka has the upper hand with a 5-2 head-to-head record against Badosa, winning their last five encounters. However, Badosa’s current form might pose a significant challenge to Sabalenka’s title defense ambitions.

The semifinal match promises a thrilling encounter between the consistent and aggressive playstyle of Sabalenka and Badosa’s newfound resilience and determination to make her mark at Melbourne Park. With both players in top form, tennis enthusiasts can expect a spectacular contest, showcasing skill, tenacity, and sportsmanship.

Tommy Paul in 2025

Now the world no.11 (career-high), Tommy played his last match on the 21^st of January when he was defeated by world no.2 Alexander Zverev 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1

in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).

Until now, during this year Tommy has managed to achieve a 6-2 match record. Tommy Paul’s most significant result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Adelaide.

He is also scheduled to play in Dallas (Dallas Open) on the 3rd of February and Delray Beach (Delray Beach Open)

on the 10th of February.

Sabalenka at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently the world no.1, Sabalenka has managed to achieve a 10-0 record in 2025. Sabalenka is now playing at the Australian Open where she managed to beat the world no.81 Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2, the world no.54 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-3 7-5, the world no.42 Clara Tauson 7-6(5) 6-4, the world no.15 Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2 and the world no.32 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2 2-6 6-3.

Aryna Sabalenka will fight against the world no.12 Paula Badosa in the semifinal on Thursday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. Their head to head is 5-2 for Sabalenka.

The Belarussian has won 1 title in 2025 in Brisbane.

Sabalenka won 18 titles in her career: 14 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)