Aryna Sabelenka remains on course for a historic third straight Australian Open title after beating No. 11 seed and close friend Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 in Thursday’s first semifinal.

Instead of celebrating a third-straight appearance in the Australian Open final, Aryna Sabalenka made an incredibly classy gesture. Defending champion Sabalenka had to put her close friendship

In the Australian Open final, Aryana Sabalenka will attempt to emulate Martina Hingis three consecutive title wins from 1997 to 1999.