the dream of Paula Badosa is still more alive than ever. The Spanish tennis player is just two steps away from winning her first grand slamhe Australian Open 2025. After beat Coco Gauff in the quarterfinalsnow an even bigger challenge awaits: facing Aryna Sabalenka for a place in the grand final.
Sabalenka, considered the best player on the women’s circuit and champion of the last two editions of the tournament, will be the biggest obstacle for her Badosa reaches its first ‘big’ final.
However, the Spaniard, who at 27 years old is going through one of the most notable moments of her career, faces the challenge with confidence and without fear. Badosa’s trajectory points directly towards success. “I have always been clear that my dream is to win a Grand Slam, and I have never hidden it“, he declared this Tuesday after his spectacular victory against Gauff.
In their six previous confrontationsboth tennis players were equal in victories, although in 2024 the last two duels had been favorable for the American.
This time, Badosa showed a renewed mental strengthmaintained her composure in key moments and displayed an exceptional level of play, demonstrating why she is prepared for great challenges.
It is the eighth time that Badosa and Sabalenka meet on a tennis court, with the balance clearly tipped for the Belarusian. There are five victories that she has celebrated against the Spanish, who has only beaten her rival on two occasions: in Cincinnati and the WTA Finalsboth in 2021, being the first two confrontations between both tennis players.
The last time they both played was in the third round last year. Roland Garrosin which Sabalenka won in two sets (7-5 and 6-1). Furthermore, there is only one precedent among them in a semi-final round. It was two years ago, at the WTA tournament in Stuttgart 2023. The Belarusian managed to beat the Spanish for the first time (7-6(5) and 6-4).
When is the Australian Open semi-final match between Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka played?
This duel in the semifinals of the first Grand Slam of the season that measures the strength of the Spanish and the Belarusian will be played next Thursday, January 23. The organization announced that the match between Badosa and Sabalenka will be played at 9:30 Spanish time.
Where is the Australian Open semi-final match between Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka being played?
This clash that corresponds to the semifinals of the first Grand Slam of the season and that pits Badosa against Sabalenka will be played at the Rod Laver Arena, the center court of the tournament. The venue has a capacity to accommodate nearly 15,000 spectators.
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The Spanish Paula Badosa became the 1st semi-finalist in the women’s tournament #AustralianOpeneliminating American favorite Coco Gauf 7-5,6-4. A year after being on the verge of retirement, he reaches an incredible moment— OSCAR RESTREPO (@PROFE_RESTREPO) January 21, 2025
Where will you be able to watch the game? of the Australian Open semifinals between Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka?
This clash in which the Spanish tennis player will face the Belarusian Sabalenka will be able to be seen in Spain through Eurosport. This channel is included in many operators and also in MAX.
In addition, the match will be able to continue thanks to the coverage that will be provided. THE SPANISH of this match corresponding to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025.