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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.

| Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

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 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

Australian Open 2024 Semi-Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
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.

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