Defending champion Aryana Sabalenka has reached the final of the Australian Open 2025. He made it to the finals for the third time in a row. She defeated Spain's Paula Badosa at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.
Sabalenka of Belarus won against Paula 6-4, 6-2. This is Sabalenka's 20th straight win at the Australian Open. He is close to winning the title for the third time in a row. He won the title in 2023 and 2024.
Sabalenka (left) beat Paula 6-4, 6-2.
American model Tyra Banks (middle in black dress) watched the semi-final match between Sabalenka and Paula.
The second semi-final of the women's singles is underway The second women's singles semifinal is being played between five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Switek and American Madison Keys. Switek defeated American Emma Navarro and Keys defeated 28th-ranked Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the quarterfinals.
Men's singles semi-final match tomorrow Men's singles semi-final match will be played tomorrow i.e. Friday. The first semi-final will be played between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. At the same time, the second match will be between world number-1 Janic Sinner and Ben Shelton.
The Australian Open has been played since 1905 The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year. The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia started the tournament in 1905, which was previously known as the Australian Championships. The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia later became 'Tennis Australia'. After this, the Australian Championship was renamed the Australian Open. From 1969 this tennis tournament became officially known as the Australian Open.
It's the first Grand Slam of the year There are 4 Grand Slams in tennis. All four are held annually, starting with the Australian Open in January. The French Open is held in May and June. Wimbledon is held in July and the US Open in August-September. The US Open is the last Grand Slam of the year.
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