Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 and two-time champion at the Australian Open, survived a major scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to advance to the semifinals. Sabalenka was twice a break down in the deciding set,

Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third consecutive Australian Open championship will continue after she got past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a surprisingly difficult quarterfinal Tuesday night.

MELBOURNE - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a battling 6-2 2-6 6-3 win over Russian 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, as her quest for a third straight title at Melbourne Park gained momentum.

Aryna Sabalenka needed to come from a break down in the third set twice to defeat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the Australian Open and reach her milestone 10th Grand Slam semifinal.

Here is all you need to know about the Australian Open last-eight match between Aryna Sabalenka and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: preview, timing, telecast and live streaming details

Aryna Sabalenka can take a step forward in her attempt to win three Australian Opens in a row in her quarter-final duel against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Tuesday. The world number one has been relentless in Melbourne on her march to the last eight, winning each game in straight sets, including her round four victory over Mirra Andreeva.

Consecutive Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a feat only a few others have completed. The world no.1 only dropped one set on her way to winning the 2023 and 2024 titles at Melbourne Park.