Aryna Sabalenka saw her two-year reign at the Australian Open end after losing to Madison Keys in the final – and she didn’t take it well.

Aryna Sabalenka remains on course for a historic third straight Australian Open title after beating No. 11 seed and close friend Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 in Thursday’s first semifinal.

The world No. 1 came agonizingly close to winning a third straight title Down Under, but leaves Melbourne with plenty of positives despite a runner-up finish to Madison Keys.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka threw her racket on the sideline. She sat on her bench with a towel over her head. She then even briefly walked off the court before the trophy ceremony ...

Frustrated world No1 covered her face in a towel and went off court before returning for presentation ceremony ...

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). She is the eighth ...

Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys HIGHLIGHTS Australian ... Meanwhile, Sabalenka failed to match Martina Hingis record of three consecutive Australian Open titles from 1997 to 1999.

Aryna Sabalenka kept her hopes of winning a hattrick ... this many matches in a row at the tournament since Swiss great Martina Hingis. Sabalenka is vying to become the first woman to win three ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third consecutive Australian ... The last woman to win the Australian Open three straight years was Martina Hingis from 1997 to 1999. Howard ...

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.

A thriller at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne saw American Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked women’s singles player Aryna ... Sabalenka, who was looking to become the first player since Martina ...