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Sabalenka secures the number one spot in the world after Swiatek's defeat. Photo: Getty

Sabalenka secures world number one spot after Swiatek's defeat

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The battle for the number one spot in the WTA Ranking was intensifying as the 2025 Australian Open progressed, but Madison Keys has ensured things remain calm, at least for the next few days. Following the American's victory over Iga Swiatek, the number one position is now secure for Aryna Sabalenka, who will defend her title next Saturday in Melbourne.

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The endearing moment between Sabalenka and Badosa in the locker room after the match. Photo: Getty

The endearing moment between Sabalenka and Badosa in the locker room after the match

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The wishes of Aryna Sabalenka were coming true. Despite the outcome in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025, it seems that the Belarusian and Paula Badosa are still friends. Minutes after the conclusion of the match, the world number one approached to chat, even sharing some laughs, with the Spanish player who was sitting in the locker room looking somewhat downcast after the defeat. That sadness faded away in those moments when she spoke with Aryna.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El entrañable momento entre Sabalenka y Badosa en el vestuario tras el partido

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Sabalenka talks about friendship with Badosa. Photo: gettyimages

Sabalenka: "I hope that Paula wants to continue being my friend after this.."

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Aryna Sabalenka offered a fun interview courtside after defeating Paula Badosa in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025. Asked about her friendship with the Spanish player, the current number 1 in the world had a witty remark that delighted the audience at Rod Laver Arena. "We are great friends, I am very happy to see her performing at her best. I hope she still wants to be my friend after this. I would love to go shopping together soon, and I promise to pay for anything she wants," she said amidst laughter.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka: "Espero que Paula quiera seguir siendo mi amiga después de esto..."

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Aryna Sabalenka, historic data at the Australian Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages

The most impressive historical data of Sabalenka after reaching the final of the Australian Open 2025

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Aryna Sabalenka can mark an era in world tennis, as evidenced by the tremendous statistical data that emerge about her after reaching the final of the 2025 Australian Open. She is the eighth player of the Open Era to reach three consecutive finals in this tournament and the fifth to record five consecutive finals in Grand Slams on hard courts. Additionally, she joins Serena and Swiatek as the only tennis players to win more than 20 consecutive matches in the same Grand Slam tournament.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los datos históricos más impresionantes de Sabalenka tras meterse en la final del Open de Australia 2025

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Sabalenka secures the number one spot in the world after Swiatek's defeat. Photo: Getty

Sabalenka secures world number one spot after Swiatek's defeat

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The battle for the number one spot in the WTA Ranking was intensifying as the 2025 Australian Open progressed, but Madison Keys has ensured things remain calm, at least for the next few days. Following the American's victory over Iga Swiatek, the number one position is now secure for Aryna Sabalenka, who will defend her title next Saturday in Melbourne.

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This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka se asegura el número uno del mundo tras la derrota de Swiatek

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The endearing moment between Sabalenka and Badosa in the locker room after the match. Photo: Getty

The endearing moment between Sabalenka and Badosa in the locker room after the match

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The wishes of Aryna Sabalenka were coming true. Despite the outcome in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025, it seems that the Belarusian and Paula Badosa are still friends. Minutes after the conclusion of the match, the world number one approached to chat, even sharing some laughs, with the Spanish player who was sitting in the locker room looking somewhat downcast after the defeat. That sadness faded away in those moments when she spoke with Aryna.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El entrañable momento entre Sabalenka y Badosa en el vestuario tras el partido

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Sabalenka talks about friendship with Badosa. Photo: gettyimages

Sabalenka: "I hope that Paula wants to continue being my friend after this.."

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Aryna Sabalenka offered a fun interview courtside after defeating Paula Badosa in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025. Asked about her friendship with the Spanish player, the current number 1 in the world had a witty remark that delighted the audience at Rod Laver Arena. "We are great friends, I am very happy to see her performing at her best. I hope she still wants to be my friend after this. I would love to go shopping together soon, and I promise to pay for anything she wants," she said amidst laughter.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka: "Espero que Paula quiera seguir siendo mi amiga después de esto..."

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Aryna Sabalenka, historic data at the Australian Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages

The most impressive historical data of Sabalenka after reaching the final of the Australian Open 2025

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Aryna Sabalenka can mark an era in world tennis, as evidenced by the tremendous statistical data that emerge about her after reaching the final of the 2025 Australian Open. She is the eighth player of the Open Era to reach three consecutive finals in this tournament and the fifth to record five consecutive finals in Grand Slams on hard courts. Additionally, she joins Serena and Swiatek as the only tennis players to win more than 20 consecutive matches in the same Grand Slam tournament.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los datos históricos más impresionantes de Sabalenka tras meterse en la final del Open de Australia 2025

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Mladenovic threatened Kichenok. Photo: Getty Images.

Kichenok explains why she didn't shake hands with Mladenovic: "She threatened me.."

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A notable controversy arose during the 2025 Australian Open on Tuesday when Kristina Mladenovic and her partner Zhang defeated Lyudmila Kichenok and Chan in the women's doubles. There were clashes throughout the match between the two pairs, and after the game, the Ukrainian refused to shake hands with the French player. Mladenovic further fueled the fire by accusing her opponents of unsportsmanlike conduct during the on-court discussion. The next day, Kichenok claimed her reason for not shaking hands with Mladenovic was due to constant threats received from her after being hit with a ball, despite Mladenovic's repeated apologies.

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