Aryna Sabalenka Roars into Australian Open Semifinals! 🎾🐯
Have you ever seen a tiger on the tennis court? Well, Aryna Sabalenka, the fierce tennis player from Belarus, has a tiger tattoo on her arm, and she sure played like one! 🐯
In an exciting match at the Australian Open, Sabalenka faced Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova from Russia. It wasn’t easy, but after a tough battle, Sabalenka won with scores of 6-2, 2-6, 6-3. This victory means she’s now in the semifinals! 🎉
The wind was strong, and both players had to work hard to keep the ball in play. Sabalenka said, “Honestly, I was just praying today… It was very difficult to play.” Despite the challenges, she stayed focused and never gave up.
Did you know Sabalenka got her tiger tattoo because she was born in the Year of the Tiger? She said it’s a reminder to “never give up and just stay aggressive, stay hungry and push yourself no matter what’s going on in your life.”
Pavlyuchenkova also showed her fighting spirit. She has “MEOW” tattooed on her leg, and she tried her best to claw back into the game. But in the end, Sabalenka’s powerful shots helped her take the win.
Now, Sabalenka is on a 19-match winning streak at the Australian Open! Next up, she’ll face her best friend, Paula Badosa, in the semifinals. Sabalenka said, “I’m glad I’m in the semis and I cannot wait to play against Paula.”
Do you think Sabalenka will continue her winning streak and roar all the way to the championship? Let’s cheer her on! 🙌
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Sabalenka sees off Pavlyuchenkova to reach Australian Open semifinals
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