Aryna Sabalenka has become the 5th player in the Open Era to reach five consecutive Women’s singles Grand Slam finals on hardcourt, matching a record that hasn’t been seen in 25 years.

Her ball? It’s a rocket,” said world No. 10 Daria Kasatkina. “It’s like winners everywhere,” added Paula Badosa, the world No. 12. “Sometimes you’re like, ‘I’m just walking around the court because I feel like she’s playing Playstation’.

Andy Schooler previews Saturday’s Australian Open women’s singles final between his outright pick, Aryna Sabalenka, and Madison Keys.

We're down to the final eight at the. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will look to continue their strong runs and set up a blockbuster semifinal showdown. We break down the matchups.

Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys in the Australian Open final as the World No 1 bids to achieve the first ‘three-peat’ of women’s singles titles in 26 years, in what promises to be a battle between two big-hitters in Melbourne.

2006 — Amelie Mauresmo def. Justine Henin-Hardenne, 6-1, 2-0, retired. 1981 — Martina Navratilova def. Chris Evert Lloyd, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5. 1977-Jan. — Kerry Melville Reid def. Dianne Fromholtz Balestrat, 7-5, 6-2. 1931 — Coral McInnes Buttsworth def. Marjorie Cox Crawford, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Aryna Sabalenka is the first woman to reach three singles finals in a row at the Australian Open since Serena Williams (2015-2017) and the youngest since Martina Hingis (1997-2002)

Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys HIGHLIGHTS Australian Open Final: Madison Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka at the Rod Laver Arena to clinch her maiden Grand Slam title.

MELBOURNE – Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third consecutive ... The last woman to win the Australian Open three straight years was Martina Hingis from 1997 to 1999. Howard Fendrich has been ...

Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters 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 ...

Sabalenka is on a path to becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Australian Open championships since Swiss star Martina Hingis accomplished the feat in 1999. Sabalenka has been playing ...