Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa have advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after overcoming tough quarter-final matches. Sabalenka battled past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a three-set thriller, while Badosa stunned Coco Gauff in a straight sets victory.
Aryna Sabalenka navigated a challenging quarter-final match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to secure her spot in the Australian Open semi-finals. The match, played on a windy Rod Laver Arena, saw Sabalenka's 18-match winning streak at Melbourne Park come under serious threat as she lost the second set. Despite struggling with her emotions and falling behind twice in the deciding set, Sabalenka's powerful play ultimately prevailed, earning her a 6-2 2-6 6-3 victory.
This win marks Sabalenka's at least the last four at seven of her last eight Grand Slam tournaments. She will now face her close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals.In the other women's quarter-final, American Coco Gauff's impressive form faltered against Spanish player Paula Badosa. Gauff, entering the tournament as the most in-form player after winning the WTA Finals and the United Cup, made 41 unforced errors, allowing Badosa to secure a 7-5 6-4 victory. Badosa, who feared retirement last year due to a persistent back problem, has made a remarkable comeback, reaching the quarter-finals of the US Open last year and now the semi-finals of the Australian Open.Badosa expressed her joy at overcoming the challenges she faced last year, stating that she is now playing against the best in the world. She acknowledged the emotional significance of her victory and her determination to enjoy each moment. While she acknowledged the intensity of her match against Sabalenka, Badosa assured that their friendship would not be affected. Conversely, Gauff, despite her disappointment, remained optimistic about her future performance, expressing her belief in her upward trajectory
AUSTRALIAN OPEN ARYNA SABALENKA ANASTASIA PAVLYUCHENKOVA PAULA BADOSA COCO GAUFF TENNIS
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