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Sabalenka couldn’t beat Madison Keys

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The American Madison Keys destroyed all predictions at the Australian Open. It was not enough for her to overcome a match point in the semi-finals against the No. 2, the Polish Iga Swiatek. She completed her masterpiece by overthrowing the two-time champion and world No. 1, the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6 and 7-5 in 2h.02′. At 29 years old, eight after losing the final of the 2017 US Open to her compatriot Sloane Stephens, she experienced her moment of glory in world tennis. Recently married to former player Bjorn Fratangelo, since the party in November everything has been happiness for pupil and coach. They have won 13 of their 14 games, they have won the last eleven. She was able to beat the one who was called to be queen for the third consecutive time. Sabalenka was left without a hat trick, as she destroyed her racket once she completed her defeat. Madison Keys stronger in the end Keys coped well with the agony of a final full of emotions. Sabalenka was far from being the player who overwhelmed Badosa. Strangely, in her fourth Grand Slam final, she seemed more nervous than ever. Keys laughed and cried because she did not expect a better gift at Melbourne Park, adorned with her return to the world top-10: on Monday she will rise from fourteenth to seventh position. She has worked on it with great dedication and enthusiasm, believing in herself. Only with faith and tennis could Sabalenka be dethroned, who had 20 consecutive victories in Grand Slam and at the Australian Open, who was knocked out after eleven consecutive victories on the court. Keys’ performance was unexpected, overcoming the reaction in the second set of a rival without the inspiration of other days, too anxious. The world turned upside down, the champion of four Grand Slams suffered more than the one who is now making her debut, taking over from Sofia Kenin, the previous American winner in this Open, in 2020 at the expense of Garbiñe Muguruza. Historic first Grand Slam At 29 years of age, the tennis player from Illinois (United States) became the fourth oldest player to win her first Grand Slam title, behind the Italian Flavia Pennetta (US Open at 33 years old), the British Ann Jones ( Wimbledon at 30 years old) and the transalpine Francesca Schiavone (Roland Garros at 29 years old). This was Keys’ tenth title in his professional history, having previously lifted the trophies at Eastbourne in 2014 and 2023, Birmingham 2016, Stanford 2017, Charleston and Cincinnati 2019, Adelaide II in 2022, Strasbourg 2024 and also Adelaide in early this year, a contest that preceded this great achievement in his career. Before her conquest, 15 other North American tennis players had managed to win the Oceanic Grand Slam: Dorothy Bundi (1938), Doris Hart (1949), Louise Brough (1950), Maureen Connolly (1953), Shirley Fry (1957), Nancy Richey (1967), Billie Jean King (1968), Barbara Jordan (1979), Martina Navratilova (1981, 1983 and 1985), Christ Evert (1982 and 1984), Monica Seles (1996), Lindsay Davenport (2000), Jennifer Capriati (2001 and 2002), Serena Williams (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2017) and Sofia Kenin (2020). The greatest exponent of the Australian Open continues to be the local Margaret Smith, who won 11 titles from 1060 to 1973. Continue reading: Madison Keys will seek her first Grand Slam title against Aryna Sabalenka at Australian OpenFormer tennis player goes viral for announcing divorce from her soccer player husband and incursion into OnlyFans on videoNovak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open semi-final amid boos from the public

Keys – Sabalenka Australian Open final

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The American tennis player Madison Keys gave the big blow of her career by beating Iga Swiatekcurrent world number 2, in the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open, with a score of 5-7, 6-1 and 7-6 (8) to now face Aryna Sabalenka in the fight for the title. The Pole, who was looking to return to number one in the WTA ranking, gave up a set for the first time in the six matches played in this edition of the tournament, facing a Keys who complicated the match for her from the beginning. Although the Warsaw native managed to win the first set 7-5, the North American showed her best version in the second set, completely dominating it with precise returns, and then overcame an exciting third set: she saved a match point in the twelfth game and despite being almost always at a disadvantage in the super tiebreak, he achieved the great victory after two and a half hours of play at the Rod Laver Arena. First final in Australia for Madison Keys The confrontation represents an important achievement for the American, who reaches the final in Australia after three semifinals at Melbourne Park. Previously, she fell in this instance in 2015 against Serena Williams and in 2022 against Ashleigh Barty. Now, at 29 years old, he is looking to win his first Grand Slam. Swiatek, 23, says goodbye to the tournament without the opportunity to add his sixth Major. He had won four Roland Garros (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) and one US Open (2022), but he will have to wait to achieve his first title at the Australian Open and regain the number one ranking. Keys achieved the second victory in six matches against Swiatek in historyalong with what was achieved in Cincinnati 2022, and now she will face Sabalenka, whom she only beat once in five meetings, in Berlin 2021. Key Mindset Change Madison Keys has signed one of the big surprises of this 2025 Australian Open by beating Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. The American was guaranteed to leave the Top 10 previously, but now, if she wins the title, she can be ranked number 7 in the world. “I’m very proud of myself for being able to stay there. I’d be lying if I said I never had doubts.. Being so close in the semi-finals with Aryna and losing was heartbreaking. That defeat took a long time to get over, but at the same time, I never stopped telling myself that if I kept working hard, and kept giving it my all, that’s all I could do, the only thing I can control. Good things tend to happen when you have that mindset,” he said. And he clarified: “There have been times in my career when things were easy. That is the reality of sport, it is very difficult to stay at the top every week. It’s easy to have doubts at times when things aren’t working out. The big focus for me this preseason was to try anything, be open to changes. I’m at a later stage in my career. Whatever the years I have left, why not be open to some changes?” Continue reading: American Madison Keys reached the semifinals of the Australian OpenAlcaraz mocks Djokovic’s injury after his loss to the Serbian at the Australian OpenBrazilian Joao Fonseca surpasses records of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in Australian Open

Paula Badosa gives in to the push of champion Sabalenka and says goodbye to her dream at the Australian Open

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the dream of Paula Badosa You will have to continue waiting for at least a few more months. The Spanish tennis player, who longs to win a Grand Slam sometime in her career, fell in the semifinals of the Australian Open (6-4, 6-2) against Aryna Sabalenka despite signing a great match. (This is how we experienced Paula Badosa’s defeat against Aryna Sabalenka) The Spanish player had a more than worthy match. In fact, the start was unbeatable and the first to get a break in the first set was her, but little by little the Belarusian became more in tune and dragged Badosa to the gutter to leave her out of the tournament while she searches for her third win. After a very tight, intense and tight first round, Sabalenka put the turbo on the second and took advantage of the wave to resolve the crash on the fast track. Badosa’s dream ends, but he can celebrate this ‘rebirth’ that has taken him back to the top 10 in the ranking. A good start The first game was already a reflection of the dispute that was going to happen in the first set. Paula Badosa He saw firsthand that he was going to have to sweat every last drop – just as he expected – to be able to scratch something positive against Sabalenka. The first blows resulted in intense exchanges and a mixture of direct serves and double faults on the part of the Spaniard that led her, however, to take the lead. The start was sensational on the part of Badosa, who put pressure on the rest in the second game and managed to take advantage of the number 1’s unforced errors to make the first break. Paula Badosa celebrates a point in Australia against Sabalenka. REUTERS Just start, Badosa found himself 0-2 up in his first Grand Slam semi-final and with the feeling that he could take off and fly. However, playing against Sabalenka means that the match can completely turn upside down at any moment, and the Belarusian began to warm up little by little. Badosa had three balls to go 0-3 on the scoreboard, something that would have been a great coup, but there her rival began to show why she is the number 1 in the world. She forced the deuce, enjoyed her first break point and did not waste it to neutralize the Spanish woman’s previous break. Immediately afterwards, Sabalenka made it 2-2 and from there she put the accelerator in search of victory in the first set. Badosa began to suffer the rest. One, two, three… and even four break balls the Belarusian had to the rest. After ten minutes of an intense and endless game, the number 1 claimed the break to go 3-2, ahead for the first time in the match. Sabalenka executes a blow in the match against Paula Badosa. REUTERS That’s when everything started to go uphill for Paula Badosa. He did not disconnect from the game at any time.it is true, and he showed great mental strength to face the situation, but in tow he could do nothing to prevent the first set from falling to Sabalenka’s side 6-4. Sabalenka, intractable With the wind blowing in favor, it was impossible to stop Aryna Sabalenka. Paula Badosa started the second set on the right foot, winning the first game and trying to convince herself that she was not going to suffer the blow of the first set. However, reality exploded in his face. The world number 1 immediately showed that she moves like no one else in the Rod Laver Arena. There’s a reason she’s been winning there since 2023 without anyone being able to defeat her. He soon broke Badosa’s serve again, and did it a second time to leave practically everything seen for sentencing. Badosa and Sabalenka, great friends, embrace in a hug. REUTERS It was too much of a hurricane for Badosa, who no matter how hard he tried, he saw that he couldn’t stop Sabalenka’s blows. His double service faults also played tricks on him and everything led to the inevitable fatal outcome. Of course, even being two points away from being eliminated from the tournament, Badosa did not lose that smile that makes her so special. He accepted Sabalenka’s superiority, he said goodbye to his dream in Australia but above all he has to leave with his head held high and a reading that can only be positive. Paula Badosa is back.

Sabalenka – Badosa, Australian Open semi-finals live | The Spaniard seeks her first Grand Slam final

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Paula Badosa faces Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals of the Australian Open, the first time that the Spaniard has reached this round in a Grand Slam. The match will begin around 9:30 today, Thursday, January 23, 2025 and will be played on the Rod Laver Arena court.

the inspiring rebirth of Paula Badosa with Sabalenka as the next milestone in Australia

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The Spanish Paula Badosa He is on the verge of the most important moment of his career. This Thursday, in prime time and against the number one in the world and current champion, Aryna Sabalenkathe Catalan tennis player will look for a place in the final of the Australian Openin what promises to be an epic duel. At 27 years old, Badosa, born in New York but raised in Spain, has proven to have the talent and determination to compete at the highest level. His career, marked by moments of glory and personal challengeshas led her to play her first semifinal in a Grand Slam tournament. “I have never hidden, but My dream has always been to win a Grand Slam“, he stated with determination after his victory in the quarterfinals against one of the favorites in this edition Coco Gauff. Paula Badosa, at the Australian Open 2025 EFE The rebirth of Badosa Paula Badosa’s career has not been easy. In 2023, a serious back injury suffered during the Rome tournament forced her to stay away from the courts for six months. That period was full of uncertainty and thoughts about possible retirement. However, the Spanish tennis player found her turning point at that moment. Changes to your equipmenta innovative treatment for your ailment and a renewed focus on your mental health They marked the beginning of his resurgence. The title won in Indian Wells WTA 1000 in 2021 It was the first great milestone of his career, to which three other circuit trophies were added. More recently, Badosa was crowned in Washingtonconsolidating his return to the elite of world tennis. His performance in Australian Open It has been impeccable. He has defeated high-caliber rivals like the American Coco Gauffworld number three, in the quarterfinals, ending his opponent’s twelve-match winning streak. This achievement has not only guaranteed her a place among the top ten in the ranking, but also places her as one of the main contenders for the title. High voltage duel The semi-final against Aryna Sabalenka It promises to be a clash of titans. The Belarusian, current tournament champion and world number one, arrives at the match in her best moment. Sabalenka has shown impressive consistency and aggressiveness, as Badosa highlighted when talking about her next opponent: “Aryna is showing why she is number one, she is very consistent, aggressive and very intense“. The history between both players favors Sabalenka, who has won five of the previous seven meetings. The most recent was at Roland Garros, where the Belarusian won with authority. However, Paula Badosa has proven to be in her best physical and mental shape, and is determined to take advantage of this opportunity to make a statement. He mental work has been a fundamental pillar in the resurgence of the tennis player. After a tough defeat at the US Open in September 2024, the Spaniard decided to rethink her approach and work intensely on her psychological strength. “I think almost all of us learn the hard way.. I took a very big hit at the US Open, but that made me sit down and say: I want to be there again,” he explained. With the help of his psychologist, Badosa has incorporated techniques like visualization and meditation to your daily routinewhich has allowed him to remain calm and focused at crucial moments. This effort has clearly borne fruit in his performance in Melbourne, where he has demonstrated remarkable maturity and resilience. Paula Badosa poses with Washington’s title. EFE. Date with history The duel between Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka will open the women’s semifinal day of the Australian Open this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. local time in Melbourne (9:30 a.m. Spanish peninsular time). The match will be followed by the confrontation between the Polish Iga Swiatek and the American Madison Keyscompleting a decisive day in the first Grand Slam of the year. Regardless of the result, Badosa has already managed to establish herself as one of the best tennis players on the circuit. His rise in the ranking and his performance in the tournament are a testament to his talent and effort. However, the Spanish is not satisfied with what has been achieved. His goal is clear: lift the Australian Open trophy and leave his mark on the history of tennis. “In the final rounds my level rises, I want to be one hundred percent“, he stated with conviction. This Thursday, Badosa will have the opportunity to show that she is ready to fulfill her dream and establish herself as one of the greats of the sport. The expectation is maximum. The showdown between Badosa and Sabalenka will not only decide who advances to the final, but it will also be a spectacle that no one will want to miss. History is at stake, and Paula Badosa is prepared to write it.

Sabalenka, Australian Open semifinals: what time does it start and on what channel to watch it on television and the Internet

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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. pic.twitter.com/TPn65yRGRC 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.

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