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.

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

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.

Madison Keys fought back from a set down on Thursday to shock Iga Swiatek in a nail-biter and set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

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.

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 ...

Sabalenka is into a third straight final at the Melbourne Park slam after beating Badosa in straight sets ... Margaret Court (1969 to 1971), Evonne Goolagong (1974 to 1976), Steffi Graf (1988 ...

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.

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,

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will face the USAs Madison Keys in Saturdays Australian Open womens final (from 8.30am GMT); Sabalenka seeks three Melbourne titles in a row; watch the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,