Aryna Sabalenka has become the 5th player in the Open Era to reach five consecutive Women’s singles Grand Slam finals on hardcourt, matching a record that hasn’t been seen in 25 years.

The world No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion lags behind her contemporaries in endorsements despite standing atop her sport

Steffi Graf (1988-90) and Monica Seles (1991-93) have also achieved the feat, but Sabalenka was quick not to overlook her upcoming clash with Badosa

Madison Keys wrote three short words on the camera lens after her victory against Iga Świątek at the Australian Open: “Oh my god.”

Sabalenka smashed her racket on the bench after Madison Keys prevented her from completing an Australian Open three-peat.

Sabalenka was aiming to become the sixth woman in the Open Era to win three straight Australian Open titles, after Margaret Court (1969-1971), Evonne Goolagong (1974- 1976), Steffi Graf (1988-1990), Monica Seles (1991-1993) and Martina Hingis (1997-1999).

Three-peating at a Grand Slam? It's a feat only a handful of legends have accomplished. Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from joining the ranks of the greats.

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat her good friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025.

Her racquet smash and swift exit took the focus off the new champion, but she says there was a good reason for it all.

Aryna Sabalenka broke down in tears on her bench after failing to defend her Australian Open title against Madison Keys in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka has achieved a new incredible record on the courts of the Australian Open. The Belarusian, beating her friend Paula Badosa, has got her third consecutive final in Melbourne (who is playing right now against Madison Keys ).

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.