The world No. 3 missed the chance to return to the semifinal stage after an inspired performance from the former world No. 2
As Paula Badosa watched Aryna Sabalenka winners whizzing by her from all angles on Thursday, it was game over for the Spaniard in the Australian Open semi-finals as she fell to an inspired opponent producing "PlayStation" tennis.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff's retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open. The unforced errors just kept accumulating, and so did the double-faults and break points, often followed by a palm placed over her eyes or a slap to a thigh.
Stefanos Tsitsipas sent a heartfelt message to his girlfriend Paula Badosa after she was knocked out of the Australian Open at the penultimate hurdle. The Spaniard was beaten in the semi-finals by defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who will face Madison Keys in the final on Saturday.
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Aryna Sabalenka reaches her third straight Australian Open final by beating Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2.
Aryna Sabalenka will face close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after battling to victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The two-time defending champion’s 18-match winning run at Melbourne Park looked in serious danger when she lost the second set on a windy Rod Laver Arena.
Coco Gauff's retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open. The unforced errors just kept accumulating Tuesday, and so did the double-faults and break points,
Paula Badosa and Madison Keys will be out to prevent a dream Australian Open final when they face Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, respectively, in Thursday's semi-finals at Melbourne Park.
Aryna Sabalenka has a third Australian Open title in sights after she showed who is boss in her semi-final against Spaniard Paula Badosa, winning 6-4 6-2.
The Madison Keys who will play two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Australian Open on Saturday night is not the same Madison Keys who was the runner-up at the U.S.
In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the women's semifinals stole the spotlight with Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys securing victories. The 2-time defending champion was seen consoling her close friend Paula Badosa and sharing laughs with her rival during their match.