Aryna Sabalenka, after winning her Australian Open semi-final against Paula Badosa, fulfilled her promise to buy her friend an expensive gift. Sabalenka, the World No. 1, defeated Badosa 6-4, 6-2 to secure her spot in the final, earning a significant prize purse. During her post-match press conference, Sabalenka playfully teased Badosa about setting a limit on her spending spree.
Aryna Sabalenka stuck to her promise after buying a special gift for her close friend and tennis rival Paula Badosa.The World No. 1 was the favourite and duly delivered with a 6-4, 6-2 victory to secure her spot in the final.
During her post-match press conference after the semi-final, she said: "Paula, we’ll go shopping and I will pay for whatever you want."I hope she's going to still be here and we go shop. I'm going to put a limit on her, you know, because she can go crazy."
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