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Sabalenka overcomes Gauff challenge to reach another grand slam final
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, January 25, 2024

ARYNA SABALENKA has her sights on a second straight Australian Open title after a successful revenge mission against Coco Gauff today.

Gauff denied Sabalenka a second grand slam title of the year with victory in the US Open final last summer, but her winning run at the majors came to an end with a 7-6 (2) 6-4 defeat under the roof on Rod Laver Arena.

Sabalenka will now be a big favourite to successfully defend her title at Melbourne Park tomorrow when she takes on first-time slam finalist Zheng Qinwen, who defeated Dayana Yastremska 6-4 6-4.

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