Melbourne: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys will face off in the Australian Open women's final at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Sabalenka defeated Paula Badosa to reach her third straight final in Melbourne, securing a straight-sets victory after one hour and 26 minutes on Centre Court.

Keys, 29, earned her place in the final by overcoming second-seeded Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam women's singles champion, in a thrilling semifinal match at Rod Laver Arena. The match lasted two hours and 35 minutes, with Keys emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, featuring sets of 5-7, 6-1, and 7-6.

Sabalenka is one win away from becoming the first woman since Swiss player Martina Hingis (1997-1999) to clinch three consecutive Australian Open titles.