Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Coco Gauff of the U.S. in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open 2024: Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Beats US Open Winner Coco Gauff To Enter Final - In Pics
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a US Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Sabalenka attacked Gauff's serve throughout a 7-6 (2), 6-4 semi-final win. She will meet Zheng Qinwen or Dayana Yastremska in Saturday's championship decider. Zheng and No. 93-ranked Yastremska were playing their first-ever Grand Slam semi-final.
Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Aryna Sabalenka, right, of Belarus is congratulated by Coco Gauff of the U.S. following their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Coco Gauff of the U.S. in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts after losing her semifinal to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a backhand return to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Andy Wong
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte
Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
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Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Louise Delmotte
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia.
