Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into another Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka is chasing a third successive Australian Open title (Ng Han Guan/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from a third consecutive Australian Open title after beating close friend Paula Badosa in the semi-finals.

The world number one dropped her first set at Melbourne Park since the 2023 final against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova last time out but normal service was resumed in a 6-4 6-2 success.