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📊 The stats

In‌ their seven encounters,Aryna Sabalenka ⁢has won five ⁣times,including⁣ the last ⁢three. The Belarusian has also‌ won 10 ​of the 14 sets played between the ⁣two ⁢players. The last time they met, in the⁣ third round of Roland-Garros 2024, Sabalenka won in straight sets ‍(6-3, 6-4).

📈 The form

Sabalenka arrives ⁤in this semi-final with a series of 12⁤ consecutive victories, including‌ a title in Brisbane and a final in Adelaide. Badosa,⁢ for​ her part,⁤ has just won her first title of the season in Hobart, after a difficult 2023 marked by ⁢injuries.

🎾 The game

Sabalenka is known for‍ her aggressive ‌style of play, with a powerful serve and a devastating forehand. Badosa, conversely, relies more on‍ her consistency and her ability to ⁢vary the game. The Spaniard has also improved her ‌serve ⁣in recent months, ⁤which could be a key element in this match.

🏆 The stakes

For Sabalenka, it’s about confirming her ⁣status as world No. 1 and continuing ⁢her momentum towards a second‌ Grand Slam title. For Badosa, it’s an opportunity to return to the forefront ⁢of the circuit and prove that⁤ she is back at her best level.

🆚‍ Head-to-Head Showdown

These two competitors ​have clashed seven times on the professional circuit.Initially, the⁢ Spanish ‌player secured‌ victories in their first‍ two encounters back in 2021, during ​the Cincinnati tournament ⁣and the WTA Finals. However,​ the current‌ world No. 1 has since dominated their matchups, claiming three wins last year alone, ⁤including a decisive third-round victory at ‍Roland-Garros 2024.

🎤⁤ Player Insights

Aryna sabalenka shared her thoughts: ‌”She’s‍ an unbelievable athlete who has ‍navigated various phases in ‍her career. It’s inspiring to ‍see her ​return to peak form.​ I watched her matches⁤ in Melbourne, and her⁣ performance was notable. My ⁢strategy ⁤will be to stay ⁣focused, maintain aggression, ⁤and keep her under ⁤constant pressure.⁣ I’m‍ excited for⁢ our⁤ semifinal ⁣clash—it’s going‌ to be an intense battle.”

Paula ‍Badosa added: “Aryna has shown why she’s at the top of the rankings. Her consistency and aggressive play make her ‍a⁤ formidable opponent. I faced her last ⁣year, but I’m in a much better place⁢ now. I’m ⁢really looking⁢ forward to this match!”

📊‌ By the Numbers

Out of their seven meetings, Aryna Sabalenka ⁣has emerged⁢ victorious five times, ⁣with a streak of three​ consecutive wins. She has⁣ also claimed​ 10‌ of ⁢the 14 ​sets they’ve played. ⁤Their most ⁣recent encounter at Roland-Garros 2024 saw Sabalenka dominate with a straight-sets‌ victory (6-3, ⁢6-4).

📈 Current Form

Sabalenka enters this semifinal riding a wave of 12 straight wins, highlighted by a title in ​brisbane and a runner-up finish in Adelaide. Meanwhile, Badosa has recently claimed ⁤her first title of the⁣ season in ​Hobart, marking a⁢ strong comeback after⁤ a ⁢challenging 2023 plagued by injuries.

🎾 Playing Styles

Sabalenka’s game is ‌defined by her aggressive approach, featuring‍ a powerful serve and a dominant forehand. ⁣In contrast, Badosa excels in‌ consistency and tactical versatility, with notable improvements in her serve over recent months—a factor that ​could play a pivotal role in this matchup.

🏆 What’s at Stake

for Sabalenka,‌ this ⁢match is an opportunity to solidify ⁣her position as the world’s top player and edge closer to a second Grand⁢ Slam title.For⁢ Badosa, it’s a ⁢chance to‌ reassert herself⁤ as a top contender and demonstrate that ⁣she’s regained her best form.