Sabalenka grinds down Badosa to reach Australian Open final
MELBOURNE :Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 with a impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.
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