Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

Aryna Sabalenka aims to become the first woman since Martina Hingis to win three consecutive Australian Open titles as she faces Madison Keys in the final. Despite past triumphs, Sabalenka must overcome Keys' impressive form.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the top two seeds, will be in action in women’s singles semifinals on the 12th day in Melbourne.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (AP) _ Results Thursday from Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Aryna Sabalenka (1), Belarus, def. Paula Badosa (11), Spain, 6-4, 6-2. Madison Keys (19), United States, def. Iga Swiatek (2), Poland, 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (8).

World number one Aryna Sabalenka set aside the challenge of her good friend Paula Badosa, and Madison Keys prevailed over second seed Iga Swiatek in a humdinger at the Australian Open women's singles semi-finals.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and 19th seed Madison Keys will contest the Australian Open final after contrasting victories on Thursday In a ner

The women's singles semifinals are set to offer two exciting matchups, each featuring top-level tennis and contrasting playing styles.

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Later, the night session will bring the most anticipated clash of the tournament as Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open champion, seeks to outclass Alcaraz, the world number three,

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.