Sabalenka overcomes Pavlyuchenkova threat in three sets to reach Aus semis against Badosa: 'I was praying today'

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka battled past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a gripping three-set quarter-final at the Australian Open. Sabalenka displayed her trademark power and resilience to secure a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 victory, booking her place in the semi-finals. She will face Spain's Paula Badosa next.

Sabalenka overcomes Pavlyuchenkova threat in three sets to reach Aus semis against Badosa: 'I was praying today'
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka battled past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a gripping three-set quarter-final at the Australian Open. Sabalenka displayed her trademark power and resilience to secure a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 victory, booking her place in the semi-finals. She will face Spain's Paula Badosa next.