Aryna Sabalenka sent a bright signal of Iga Świątek. A great show of strength!
Aryna Sabalenka became the first finalist of the Australian Open 2025. Belarusian beat Spanish Paula Badosa 6: 4, 6: 2 in the semi -finals in two sets.
As expected, the first of Thursday’s semi -finals brought a lot of emotions. Two friends met on the court, who during the competition put aside private matters aside. On the main court in Melbourne you could see a hard fight for each meter of pitch and a point, bringing closer to the Saturday match for the title.
The favorite of the duel was Aryna Sabalenka. The leader of the WTA ranking, a tennis player who won in Australian Open in 2023 and 2024, did not disappoint expectations. Although it must be admitted that Paula Badosa set the favorites with difficult conditions. This can be demonstrated mainly by the first set, ended with 6: 4 after 53 minutes of fighting. In the second party, Sabalenek has already shown more power. It ended at 6: 2 and 2: 0 in the whole match.
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka in the final! The Belarusian beat Paula Badosa
Returning to the first party, the Spanish woman had a 2-0 fight at the beginning of the Sabalenka website and a chance for 3: 0. However, the Belarusian managed to turn the fate of this game, thanks to which after another several minutes it became 2: 4 to the detriment of Badosa. It seems that this was of key importance for the fate of the semi -final. The Spanish tried everything she could to knock a winding friend from the rhythm. However, as it turned out, she found no way to Sabalenka.
It is worth adding that Badosa has failed the service at important moments. The Spanish woman committed, among others Double service error, giving break in the third game (1: 2) Sabalence. For Badosa, the entrance to the first semi -final of the Great Slam, at the age of 27, is a great achievement. Spanish should count at the forefront of WTA. Sabalenka? For her, a chance for the third title in a row in Melbourne opens.
In the second semi -final of the single women will play American Madison Keys and Iga Świątek. The AO 2025 final on Saturday (i.e. January 25).
Australian Open matches can be watched on Eurosport antennas. In addition, online tennis competition is available via the Max platform. You can also use, for example, Polsat Box Go or Player, with the E1 and E2 channels mentioned above.
