Aryna Sabalenka has become the 5th player in the Open Era to reach five consecutive Women’s singles Grand Slam finals on hardcourt, matching a record that hasn’t been seen in 25 years.
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Aryna Sabalenka has achieved a new incredible record on the courts of the Australian Open. The Belarusian, beating her friend Paula Badosa, has got her third consecutive final in Melbourne (who is playing right now against Madison Keys ).
Steffi Graf (1988-90) and Monica Seles (1991-93) have also achieved the feat, but Sabalenka was quick not to overlook her upcoming clash with Badosa
Sabalenka was aiming to become the sixth woman in the Open Era to win three straight Australian Open titles, after Margaret Court (1969-1971), Evonne Goolagong (1974- 1976), Steffi Graf (1988-1990), Monica Seles (1991-1993) and Martina Hingis (1997-1999).
Madison Keys wrote three short words on the camera lens after her victory against Iga Świątek at the Australian Open: “Oh my god.”
Aryna Sabalenka has won widespread praise for a classy and composed runner-up speech after the Australian Open final - just minutes after she smashed her racquet and stormed off court before the trophy presentation.
Three-peating at a Grand Slam? It's a feat only a handful of legends have accomplished. Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from joining the ranks of the greats.
Her racquet smash and swift exit took the focus off the new champion, but she says there was a good reason for it all.
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat her good friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys, both on 11-match winning streaks, will face off in the 2025 Australian Open women's singles final. Sabalenka aims for a historic three-peat and fourth Grand Slam title,
Aryna Sabalenka broke down in tears on her bench after failing to defend her Australian Open title against Madison Keys in the final.