Aryna Sabalenka will next play either World No.2 Iga Swiatek of Poland or World No.14 Madison Keys of the United States. Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024.

Sabalenka beat good friend Paula Badosa of Spain earlier Thursday, 6-4, 6-2. Sabalenka, a 26-year-old from Belarus, can become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open singles crowns. "If she plays like this," the 11th-seeded Badosa said, "I mean, we can already give her the trophy."

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka continues her bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title with a straight-sets victory over Denmark's Clara Tauson.

Double Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Enters Third Successive Final in Melbourne with straight sets win over Spains Paula Badosa in the womens singles semi-final on Thursday ().

Aryna Sabalenka secured a solid win against Clara Tauson, 7-6(3), 6-4, in a tough battle marked by errors. The two-time defending champion had a challenging time facing the Danish player but showcased her experience and composure to seal the victory and remain on track for the triple crown.

Madison Keys stuns world number two Iga Swiatek to set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

On paper, Aryna Sabalenka's win over Clara Tauson may appear to have been a straightforward affair, but it was anything but for the world number one.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are clear favourites to win their respective semi-finals on Thursday and set up a blockbuster Australian Open title decider.

Aryna Sabalenka aims to secure her 3rd consecutive title, while Keys will be competing in her 1st Australian Open final on Saturday - Anadolu Ajansı

With the start of the Australian Open, several players face significant point defences in the WTA Ranking, reigniting the battle for world No. 1. Aryna

American Keys, the 19th seed, will meet the Belarusian double defending champion, who beat ‘soulmate’ Paulo Badosa in the earlier semi-final.