Aryna Sabalenka’s journey to the Australian Open semifinals was nothing short of remarkable. The Belarusian world number one faced off against her close friend and fellow tennis star Paula Badosa in a match that was as much about mental strength as it was about skill. Despite their friendship, Sabalenka managed to keep her focus and delivered a stellar performance, winning 6-4, 6-2 to secure her place in the final.
The match was intense from the start, with both players showcasing their incredible talent. Badosa, who had recently made a remarkable comeback from a series of injuries, played exceptionally well, but it was Sabalenka’s consistency and aggressive play that ultimately made the difference. The crowd at Rod Laver Arena was treated to a thrilling contest, with Sabalenka’s powerful serves and groundstrokes proving too much for Badosa to handle.
Sabalenka’s victory not only advanced her to the final but also kept her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open title alive. The win was a testament to her hard work and determination, as she has now won 20 straight matches at the tournament. Her ability to stay composed under pressure and deliver when it mattered most was truly impressive.
As Sabalenka prepares for the final, she reflects on the tough battle against Badosa and the support she received from her fans. The friendship between the two players remains strong, and Sabalenka has promised to support Badosa in any way she can. With the final on the horizon, all eyes will be on Sabalenka as she aims to make history with a third straight Australian Open title.
In the on court interview Sabalenka jokingly said that she will bring her friend Paula to shopping and she will pay for everything. Her is the video.
Tommy Paul in 2025
Currently ranked no.11 (career-high), Paul played his last match on the 21st of January when he lost to world no.2 Alexander Zverev 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this season Paul has managed to achieve an overall 6-2 win-loss record. Tommy Paul’s best result of this season was reaching 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
At the moment ranked no.1, Sabalenka has a composed 10-0 record in 2025. Sabalenka is participating at the Australian Open where she overcame 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, the world no.32 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2 2-6 6-3 and the world no.12 Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2.
Aryna Sabalenka will play 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.
Sabalenka clinched 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)