Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys in US Open semifinals, will play Coco Gauff on Saturday
1 year, 3 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys in US Open semifinals, will play Coco Gauff on Saturday

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Way down and almost out, Aryna Sabalenka just kept reminding herself the match wasn’t over until the final point. Sabalenka refocused after a premature victory celebration to wrap up a 0-6, 7-6, 7-6 victory over Madison Keys on Thursday night and reach her first U.S. Open final. “Obviously, I was keep reminding myself that I lost a lot of tough matches,” Sabalenka said. “I mean, one day all those matches should just, like, help me somehow.” Keys was trying for a second trip to the U.S. Open final, where she lost to Sloane Stephens in 2017. “I think everyone at the start of the tournament would obviously be really, really excited to be in the semis,” Keys said, breaking into tears.

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams
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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game
1 month ago

World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game

The Hindu  

A sparkling 2024 in which Aryna Sabalenka swept the hardcourt Grand Slams and clinched the year-end world number one ranking has left the powerful Belarusian dreaming of dominating the women’s game as Serena Williams did for so long. “I always wanted to dominate the tour like Serena did like Iga was able to do for so long,” Sabalenka told Arab …

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title

The Hindu  

American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match. After trading early breaks, Sabalenka broke again to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set but Gauff responded, forcing a tiebreak which saw eight breaks of serve …

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen

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Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A couple of points in her match against Jasmine Paolini at this week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh highlighted why Aryna Sabalenka sits where she currently does — right at the top of her own game and the women’s ranking charts. Sabalenka had pipped the incumbent Iga Swiatek last month, but that switch had more to do with the Pole’s …

Aryna Sabalenka’s team: Serve mechanics, TikTok dances, and a phonecall
3 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka’s team: Serve mechanics, TikTok dances, and a phonecall

New York Times  

This is an updated version of an article originally published in May 2024. The biggest before-and-after moment in Aryna Sabalenka’s life came five years ago, when her father, Sergey, a former ice hockey player, died suddenly of meningitis at 43. Just over two years later, Sabalenka and her team were cradling the U.S. Open trophy in New York — the …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she was inspired to US Open triumph by ambition to keep her late father's name alive after adding another Grand Slam title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka admits she was inspired to US Open triumph by ambition to keep her late father's name alive after adding another Grand Slam title

Daily Mail  

Sabalenka revealed how she has an ambition to keep her father's name alive The Grand Slam superstar revealed she is motivated to keep winning titles US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says her motivation is a desire to keep her late father’s name alive – by etching it on to as many Grand Slam trophies as possible. ‘Well after I lost …

Jessica Pegula not quite ready to assess her run at the US Open after losing to Aryna Sabalenka
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jessica Pegula not quite ready to assess her run at the US Open after losing to Aryna Sabalenka

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — At some point, Jessica Pegula will take stock of what she accomplished over the past month, including the run at the U.S. Open that led to her first Grand Slam final. Amazing tournament!’ I’m like, ‘Eh, whatever,” said Pegula, a 30-year-old American who had never before been past the quarterfinals at a major. That was followed by …

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Jack Draper opens up on anxiety after vomiting on US Open court Aryna Sabalenka won her first US Open title and third grand slam after beating home favourite Jessica Pegula to avenge last year’s final defeat. There were nervy moments, particulary as the American Pegula, playing in her first grand slam final, fought back from 3-0 down to …

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula at U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula at U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title

LA Times  

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the U.S. Open winner’s trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula for the women’s singles title on Saturday. “I know how tough it is to lose in the final, but you’re showing some amazing tennis, and I’m more than sure that one day, you’re going to get one,” Sabalenka told Pegula during the on-court ceremony, then paused and …

Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open over American Jessica Pegula
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open over American Jessica Pegula

CNN  

New York CNN — Aryna Sabalenka would not be denied hoisting the US Open championship trophy this year. This is Sabalenka’s third career grand slam singles title, having won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year back in January. I mean, that wouldn’t be normal if you would cheer for me, you know?” This was the second year in …

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. This time, Sabalenka got past another American opponent, the 13th-seeded Navarro — and never let the spectators play too much of a role until things got quite …

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. This time, Sabalenka got past another American opponent, the 13th-seeded Navarro — and never let the spectators play too much of a role until things …

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York

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Aryna Sabalenka risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Having finished as runners-up last year at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is trying her level best to secure the Grand Slam title this year. The 26-year-old defeated China's Qinwen Zheng in straight sets, 6-1 6-2, in her quarter-final match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium and then also made a playful offer to the spectators. If the crowd actually follows …

Aryna Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka finally got rolling after a bad beginning to the latest-starting match in U.S. Open history, regrouping to beat No. The runner-up last year in Flushing Meadows eventually finished off the victory at 1:48, tied for the second-latest ending to a women's match at the U.S. Open, and advanced to face No. The previous latest start to a women's …

Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka finally got rolling after a bad beginning to the latest-starting match in U.S. Open history, regrouping to beat No. The runner-up last year in Flushing Meadows eventually finished off the victory at 1:48, tied for the second-latest ending to a women’s match at the U.S. Open, and advanced to face No. The previous latest start …

Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff was not aware that she’d lost five consecutive matches against opponents ranked in the top 50. Then Gauff went back on court and extended the defense of her first Grand Slam title by turning things around to beat the 27th-seeded Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. It gave me a lot of confidence,” Gauff said, “just because …

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka faced little resistance from Lucia Bronzetti as the hard-hitting Belarusian eased past the Italian 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to claim her spot in the U.S. Open third round. Sabalenka, who is one of the favourites to win the tournament, put her punishing serve to good use, pounding five aces to just one double fault while never facing a …

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?
4 months ago

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Aryna Sabalenka was clear about why she chose to skip the Paris Olympics. She watched from afar as Coco Gauff, USA’s co-flagbearer at the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James, tearfully crashed out in the singles third round and returned medal-less from her three-event Games. Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion and the runaway gold medal favourite on …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend

The Independent  

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Sabalenka ready for U.S. Open bid
4 months ago

Sabalenka ready for U.S. Open bid

The Hindu  

A string of near-misses at the U.S. Open have given Aryna Sabalenka some extra motivation to finally get the job done at the year's final Grand Slam. World number two Sabalenka, who has called the U.S. Open her favourite Grand Slam, reached at least the semi-finals for the last three years, including a runner-up showing last year. "It's not like …

Aryna Sabalenka emerges victorious at Cincinnati, first title since Australian Open: 'Fighting through a lot of pains'
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka emerges victorious at Cincinnati, first title since Australian Open: 'Fighting through a lot of pains'

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her first title since the Australian Open by winning at the Cincinnati Open. Aryna Sabalenka raises the Rookwood Cup after the women's championship match of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Monday. “I want to thank my team – we’ve been through a lot but we never stopped working, never …

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers American Jessica Pegula to win title
4 months ago

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers American Jessica Pegula to win title

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka harnessed her powerful serve to subdue American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 and win the Cincinnati Open on Monday, sending a message ahead of the year’s final major in New York. The twice Australian Open champion dropped only nine points on serve and hit 10 aces as she overcame some jitters late in the second set in an otherwise …

Sabalenka downs Pegula to win WTA Cincinnati Open
4 months ago

Sabalenka downs Pegula to win WTA Cincinnati Open

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka raises the Rookwood Cup after the women's championship match of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on August 19, 2024. CINCINNATI - Aryna Sabalenka thrust herself into US Open title contention on Monday with a 6-3, 7-5 defeat of Jessica Pegula to win the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. The third seed who missed …

Sabalenka overpowers Pegula to win Cincinnati Open
4 months ago

Sabalenka overpowers Pegula to win Cincinnati Open

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka harnessed her powerful serve to subdue American Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5 and win the Cincinnati Open on Monday, sending a message ahead of the year's final major in New York. The twice Australian Open dropped only nine points on serve and hit 10 aces as she overcame some jitters late in the second set in an otherwise confident …

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash
4 months ago

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.t Four-time Cincinnati semi-finalist Sabalenka will rise to second in the WTA rankings with a week to go before the start of the US Open. Sabalenka was broken for 5-3 but …

WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener
4 months, 1 week ago

WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open: Defending Champion Cococ Gauff Crashes Out in Opener

News 18  

Second-ranked defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in her opening match at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, falling to Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday. Third seed Aryna Sabalenka polished her opening-match record at the event by defeating Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4 while men’s second seed Alexander Zverev also advanced. I’m happy I got the win today.” …

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will meet in the WTA and ATP Washington Open quarter-finals after Azarenka foiled an upset bid Thursday by China’s Wang Yafan. Top seed Sabalenka, the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open winner, and her sixth-seeded Belarus compatriot are the only two seeds in the last eight ahead of Friday’s showdown. “I’m really …

Madison Keys injury ends Wimbledon dream in tears against Jasmine Paolini
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Madison Keys injury ends Wimbledon dream in tears against Jasmine Paolini

New York Times  

American Madison Keys wept on Court One at Wimbledon as an horrifically timed injury forced her to retire against Jasmine Paolini of Italy. In a hugely entertaining round-of-16 clash, No 12 seed Keys had overturned a 3-6 loss of the first set to win the second 7-6, before taking a decisive 5-2 lead in the third over Paolini, a French …

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 in a gripping and gruelling Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year’s summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament. Victory improved Swiatek’s record over her Belarusian rival to 7-3 as the three-times French Open …

Aryna Sabalenka claims emotional victory over Paula Badosa at Miami Open
9 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka claims emotional victory over Paula Badosa at Miami Open

The Independent  

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Indian Wells Masters 2024: Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Gauff advances to fourth round
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Wells Masters 2024: Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Gauff advances to fourth round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka’s powerful serve and groundstrokes proved too much for Emma Raducanu as the Australian Open champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. Britain’s former Grand Slam champion Raducanu is trying to find her form after multiple surgeries last year and played well but was unable to seize her opportunities, converting just one of …

Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — In the back of her mind Aryna Sabalenka didn’t want to be, in her words, that player who wins a major title and disappears. Sabalenka ensured she wasn’t a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final that contrasted sharply with her …

Aryna Sabalenka wins battle for consistency, back-to-back Australian Open titles
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins battle for consistency, back-to-back Australian Open titles

LA Times  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Zheng Qinwen of China in the Australian Open women’s singles final in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday. Sabalenka ensured she wasn’t a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final that contrasted sharply with …

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

New Indian Express  

Now she's the first to reach consecutive finals at Melbourne Park since Serena Williams in 2015, ’16 and ’17. 93-ranked Dayana Yastremska, ending the Ukrainian player's bid to become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era. Zheng lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at …

Sabalenka not distracted by emotions on return to Australian Open final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Sabalenka not distracted by emotions on return to Australian Open final

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka marched into her third Grand Slam final on Thursday and said her experience would help her to focus on the challenge and avoid feeling too emotional. Defending champion Sabalenka returned to the Melbourne Park final with a battling 7-6, 6-4 win over fourth seed Coco Gauff just four months after losing to the American in …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. 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. Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka embraces USA’s Coco Gauff after their women’s singles semifinal match. In doubles, 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden advanced to their second consecutive Grand Slam men’s …

Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge against Coco Gauff to reach second straight Australian Open final
11 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge against Coco Gauff to reach second straight Australian Open final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday exacted revenge against Coco Gauff over her US Open final loss last year to make the summit clash for the second consecutive season at the Australian Open. Sabalenka looked to get things back on track after gaining a break point again, but Gauff denied the chance with a powerful body serve to hold to …

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
11 months ago

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Aryna Sabalenka has taken her Australian Open title defense all the way back to the championship match because she has applied a crucial lesson from her U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff. Zheng lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at a major but said she’s more prepared …

Aryna Sabalenka gains revenge on Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final
11 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka gains revenge on Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final

The Telegraph  

Gauff was tactful on this subject after the match, even though Sabalenka’s grunt was often carrying on even as she made contact with the ball. “I don’t think you’re supposed to grunt while the person is hitting,” added Gauff. I think that’s just how she plays tennis.” For Sabalenka, this match was an opportunity to take revenge for last year’s …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final

India TV News  

Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Australian Open 2024 women's singles after a dominating win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, January 25. The Belarus ace thrashed the US Open champion in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena and will be facing China's top-ranked Qinwen Zheng in the final on Saturday. Zheng's previous best in Grand Slam tournaments came last …

Coco Gauff loses Australian Open semifinal as Aryna Sabalenka blasts her way into final
11 months ago

Coco Gauff loses Australian Open semifinal as Aryna Sabalenka blasts her way into final

New York Times  

Coco Gauff’s run at the Australian Open ended in the semifinals on Thursday as the 19-year-old U.S. Open champion ran into a foe who has proven too much for everybody at Melbourne Park in the past two years. Aryna Sabalenka, the big-hitting defending champion from Belarus who crumbled against Gauff and 24,000 delirious fans in the U.S. Open final in …

Sabalenka has Gauff in sights as Grand Slam final beckons
11 months ago

Sabalenka has Gauff in sights as Grand Slam final beckons

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Aryna Sabalenka is on a mission to avenge her 2023 US Open loss to Coco Gauff in the last four of the Australian Open on Thursday, with a Grand Slam final rookie awaiting the winner. But it was Gauff who came out on top to prevent Sabalenka winning a second Grand Slam crown after her breakthrough at the …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka’s head-signing ritual works its charm again
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka’s head-signing ritual works its charm again

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka continued to cut a swathe through the Australian Open draw with a sometimes brutal demolition of Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday but only after she had signed her name on the bald head of her fitness trainer. I’m like, ‘Thank you’.” The next time Sabalenka signs Joyce’s head will be on Thursday when she puts her Grand Slam title …

Aryna Sabalenka sets up Coco Gauff showdown in Australian Open semi-finals
11 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka sets up Coco Gauff showdown in Australian Open semi-finals

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in a brutally swift quarterfinal on Tuesday to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff. Give it all in the practice court so you can be ready for the matches as good as you can.” The second seed hammered her …

Australian Open 2024: Gauff doesn’t need to read coach’s ‘Winning Ugly’ manual
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Gauff doesn’t need to read coach’s ‘Winning Ugly’ manual

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday and while the victory was more graft than glamour the U.S. Open champion was just fine with that. The three-hour, eight-minute battle against Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk took nearly as long as three of her previous four matches at Melbourne Park combined, with …

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals
11 months ago

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff hopes she’s got her “bad” match out of the way at the Australian Open before meeting defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. “After U.S. Open, I really wanted that revenge, and, I mean, that’s a great match.” Gauff’s long three-setter had a knock-on effect that made for a long night at Melbourne Park. “I …

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open. Coco Gauff also advances easily
11 months ago

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open. Coco Gauff also advances easily

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and U.S. Open winner Coco Gauff swept to commanding wins at the Australian Open on Friday to reach the fourth round. “Last year, Iga won so many sets 6-0 and this is one of the goals, to try to get closer to her,” Sabalenka joked. Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva continued her remarkable Australian Open …

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