Sabalenka and the key moment of her victory against Badosa: "From that moment, everything was incredible"

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Surely Aryna Sabalenka had not displayed her best tennis on her way to the semifinals of this 2025 Australian Open, but that's how great players sometimes do, reserving their best for the crucial moments. A shaky start against Paula Badosa raised some alarms, but the Belarusian quickly understood that she couldn't let that match slip away. With a superb performance and display, the world No. 1 defeated the Spaniard to move into her third consecutive final in Melbourne. Will anyone be able to stop her on Saturday? That was the question on many minds during the press conference, from which we highlight the most interesting statements.

First Impressions

“I'm super happy to be back in the final, it will be a great battle no matter who I face. Regarding today's match, I think it was incredible. It's always tough to play against a friend, but I'm really glad to see her playing at her best level. I just told her to hang in there, that things will turn her way soon and she'll achieve it”.

Possible Final Against Swiatek

“Every match with Iga has been a battle, I always enjoy playing against her, we've had great matches in the past. She has a good record against me, but that doesn't mean anything to me. Every day is a new opportunity, and things can change. If I face Iga in the final, I'll be happy to compete against her. As for Keys, she's also been playing incredibly, a very aggressive player who serves and moves well. I've watched her matches, she's in great form, it would also be a tough battle. Honestly, I have no preference for the final, whoever it is, it'll be a great battle”.

Rivalry with Iga

“It's exciting to have such a rivalry, it's great, I feel like I improve every time I face her, I get better as a player because she pushes me to improve. She also motivates me to work harder and get better, every time we clash, we always have great battles. It's thrilling to think about a final between the world No. 1 and No. 2, it would be huge and good for tennis”.

Turning Point in the Match

“After being down 0-2 and 0-40 in the first set, I'd say I played really good tennis, it has been an amazing match. When I broke her serve and went up 3-2, I felt like I was back. I felt my game much better, I saw that it was the moment to step in. After that, everything that followed was too good. You never know what can happen in tennis, you try to stay focused and keep the level up, putting pressure on your opponent. I saw she was frustrated, so I tried to press her more. But yes, at that moment, I realized it all came down to pressing her a bit more”.

Third Final in Melbourne

“I feel at home, I thought about this last year, I feel so good here... and I receive a lot of support, which I've felt even more this season. Coming back to this Grand Slam is like coming home, I know everything, every area. I go out there and I feel like everyone is cheering my name, rooting for me, it gives me goosebumps every time I hear my name in the stands. It's amazing to feel so much love here”.

Do You Use Tactics in Matches?

“Of course, I have a tactic, at every important moment I stay disciplined thinking about the tactic. However, honestly, I feel like the tactic is in my head, but most of the time I follow my instincts, it's like a kind of balance that I have to find. Every time I feel like my instincts are not working, I go back to the tactic. Every time I feel like it's time to trust myself more, I do. It's all a balance, but you have to understand very well how to manage that”.

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