Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka displayed impressive resilience to defeat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 and reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Despite battling tough windy conditions and a challenging second set, Sabalenka regained her composure in the final set to secure the victory.
Aiming for her third consecutive title in Melbourne, Sabalenka will now face her close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals. After the match, she expressed relief, saying, “Sometimes it’s good to have these battles to prepare for the later stages of the tournament.”
