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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.