Aryna Sabalenka has a third Australian Open title in sights after she showed who is boss in her semi-final against Spaniard Paula Badosa, winning 6-4 6-2.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is just one win away from a hat-trick of Australian Open titles after seeing off best friend Paula Badosa to reach a third straight final.

The World No. 1 demolished Paula Badosa in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, on Thursday to clinch a third consecutive Australian Open finals berth.

World No.1 tennis superstar Aryna Sabalenka has won hearts across the world for a classy act after her Australian Open win over best friend Paula Badosa on Thursday night. The two-time reigning champion and overwhelming favourite proved she’s a ruthless competitor on the court, no matter the opponent, but always a good friend off it.

Aryna Sabalenka has put herself within reach of a third-straight Australian Open title after storming through the semifinals.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to ... the three-peat -- Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep past the ... four other women have completed the three-peat - Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles. Court was in the stadium ...

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to ... the three-peat – Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles.

Getty During her on-court interview after defeating Paula Badosa, Aryna Sabalenka was informed that she would be joining Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, and Martina ...

American Madison Keys stunned world No. 2 Iga Świątek in an all-time Australian Open classic, coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) and set up a final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka.

Madison Keys of the United States has upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final.

Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming for her third consecutive Australian Open title, while Madison Keys is on a determined path to claim her maiden Grand Slam victory. Check how to watch the Aryna Sabalenka Vs Madison Keys,