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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

UNCOVERED: Aryna sabalenka sets up australian open semi final with good friend paula badosa - Caught on Camera

Aryna Sabalenka claimed a 6-2 2-6 6-3 victory Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Manish Swarup/AP) - (AP)

Aryna Sabalenka will face close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after battling to victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

The two-time defending champion’s 18-match winning run at Melbourne Park looked in serious danger when she lost the second set on a windy Rod Laver Arena.

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