Aryna Sabalenka finds herself just two wins away from completing a rare three-peat at the Australian Open. With the three other women left in the draw, she will take to Rod Laver Arena for their semifinal encounters.
Sabalenka will lock horns with close friend Paula Badosa, who has scored big wins at this year’s tournament, including one over third seed Coco Gauff in her last match.
The second semifinal will have Iga Swiatek take on Madison Keys in a clash of styles. The big-hitting American will be playing in her third Australian Open semifinal. She has been in stellar form, having also won the Adelaide title in the lead-up. Here's how the action will unfold on Day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open:
Schedule for Day 12 of Australian Open 2025
Rod Laver Arena
Starting at 11.30 am local time: Sem Verbeek and Andre Goransson vs (3) Simone Bolelli and Andre Vavassori
Followed by: Mark Philippoussis / Pat Rafter vs Marcos Baghdatis / Tommy Hass (Men's Invitational Doubles)
Followed by: Kevin Krawietz / Tim Puetz vs Harri Heliovaara / Henry Patten
Not before 7.30 pm local time: (1) Aryna Sabalenka vs (11) Paula Badosa
Followed by: (2) Iga Swiatek vs (19) Madison Keys
Margaret Court Arena
Starting at 11 am local time: (2) Z Wang vs (3) A Van Koot (Women's Wheelchair Singles)
Not before 2 pm local time: Casey Dellacqua and Alicia Molik vs Daniela Hantuchova and Iva Majoli (Women's Invitational Doubles)
Followed by: (4) W Sonobe vs [WC] T Kokkinis (Girls' Singles)
Australian Open 2025: Where to watch
Viewers can watch their favorite players in action on Day 12 of the Australian Open on the following channels and sites:
USA - Tennis Channel, ESPN
Canada - TSN, RDS
Australia - Stan Sport, Channel Nine
India - Sony Sports
UK and Europe - Eurosport
For more information regarding the broadcast of matches, click here.
Australian Open 2025: Match timings
The first matches of Day 12 of the Melbourne Major begin at 11.30 am local time on the Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena, while those on Kia Arena, John Cain Arena, and other courts commence at 11 am. The evening session on the Rod Laver Arena, when the singles semifinals will be played, begins at 7.30 pm local time.