Determined Sabalenka Overpowers Gauff, Advances to Australian Open Final

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January 26, 2024 · 1 min read

Determined Sabalenka Overpowers Gauff, Advances to Australian Open Final
Other Sports | January 26, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka stays on track to defend her Australian Open title following her victory over Coco Gauff. (Image: Sky Sports)

Aryna Sabalenka dominated Coco Gauff in straight sets to secure her spot in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka seeks to defend her title against China’s  Zheng Qinwen in the upcoming final on Saturday. Despite Gauff’s previous victory over her in the US Open, Sabalenka avenged the defeat with a determined performance.

Sabalenka expressed her readiness and focus, emphasizing her enjoyment of playing against Gauff. Despite a brief challenge from Gauff, Sabalenka’s powerful play and consistency ultimately secured her victory.

Gauff acknowledged the tough match and expressed disappointment but remained positive about her overall tournament performance. She highlighted the fine margins in tennis and the importance of every point in a Grand Slam tournament.