Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run at the 2025 Australian Open by defeating Paula Badosa in straight sets during the semifinal. The World No. 1 displayed her trademark power and precision, overwhelming Badosa to secure a 6-4, 6-2 victory. Sabalenka’s win not only marked her third consecutive final at Melbourne Park but also showcased her ability to raise her level in high-pressure matches.
First Set: Sabalenka Overcomes Early Resistance
The match began with Badosa breaking Sabalenka’s serve, giving her a 2-0 lead in the first set. However, Sabalenka quickly regained her footing, breaking back and leveling the score. With her powerful baseline game and consistent aggression, Sabalenka took control and secured another decisive break, winning the set 6-4.
Second Set: Sabalenka Dominates the Court
In the second set, Sabalenka amplified her dominance. With her deep, aggressive groundstrokes and unrelenting pressure, she forced errors from Badosa and achieved two service breaks. Despite Badosa’s efforts, she could not match Sabalenka’s intensity, and the set ended 6-2 in favor of the Belarusian.
WTA AO 2025 Semifinal Key Stats between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa
| Key Stats | Sabalenka | Badosa |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.60 | 0.62 |
| Winners | 32 | 11 |
| Unforced Errors | 21 | 15 |
| Serve Rating | 291 | 216 |
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 4 |
| 1st Serve % | 63% (31/49) | 53% (38/72) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 77% (24/31) | 66% (25/38) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 61% (11/18) | 41% (14/34) |
| Break Points Saved | 0% (0/1) | 56% (5/9) |
| Service Games | 89% (8/9) | 56% (5/9) |
| Ace % | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Double Fault % | 2% | 5.6% |
| Return Rating | 181 | 173 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 34% (13/38) | 23% (7/31) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 59% (20/34) | 39% (7/18) |
| Break Points Won | 44% (4/9) | 100% (1/1) |
| Return Games | 44% (4/9) | 11% (1/9) |
| Pressure Points | 40% (4/10) | 60% (6/10) |
| Service Points | 71% (35/49) | 54% (39/72) |
| Return Points | 46% (33/72) | 29% (14/49) |
| Net Points | 80% (8/10) | 75% (3/4) |
| Total Points | 56% (68/121) | 44% (53/121) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 5 | 5 |
| Service Games Won | 89% (8/9) | 56% (5/9) |
| Return Games Won | 44% (4/9) | 11% (1/9) |
| Total Games Won | 67% (12/18) | 33% (6/18) |
| Max Games In A Row | 5 | 2 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |