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.

Andy Schooler previews Saturday’s Australian Open women’s singles final between his outright pick, Aryna Sabalenka, and Madison Keys.

Her ball? It’s a rocket,” said world No. 10 Daria Kasatkina. “It’s like winners everywhere,” added Paula Badosa, the world No. 12. “Sometimes you’re like, ‘I’m just walking around the court because I feel like she’s playing Playstation’.

Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys in the Australian Open final as the World No 1 bids to achieve the first ‘three-peat’ of women’s singles titles in 26 years, in what promises to be a battle between two big-hitters in Melbourne.

We're down to the final eight at the. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will look to continue their strong runs and set up a blockbuster semifinal showdown. We break down the matchups.

2006 — Amelie Mauresmo def. Justine Henin-Hardenne, 6-1, 2-0, retired. 1981 — Martina Navratilova def. Chris Evert Lloyd, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5. 1977-Jan. — Kerry Melville Reid def. Dianne Fromholtz Balestrat, 7-5, 6-2. 1931 — Coral McInnes Buttsworth def. Marjorie Cox Crawford, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Aryna 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)

Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys HIGHLIGHTS Australian Open Final: Madison Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka at the Rod Laver Arena to clinch her maiden Grand Slam title.