Aryna Sabalenka dominates Australian Open Quarterfinal, sets up exciting clash with Coco Gauff in semis

In the latest tennis showdown at the Australian Open, World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka displayed her formidable skills by defeating Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets during the quarterfinals at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.

The Belarusian star, Aryna Sabalenka, managed to secure a swift victory over Krejcikova with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3 in just over an hour. This win marked Sabalenka’s sixth consecutive appearance in a Grand Slam semi-final, showcasing her consistent prowess on the court.

Throughout the ongoing hard-court major at Melbourne Park, Sabalenka has maintained an impressive record, not dropping a single set and even serving three bagels, including two against Lesia Tsurenko in the third round. In her quarterfinal clash against Krejcikova, Sabalenka exhibited her dominance with 20 wins and four aces, outplaying her Czech opponent.

Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Coco Gauff

Krejcikova faced challenges, committing 24 unforced errors and winning only 20% of her second serves. Despite securing two breaks of serve, she conceded seven to Sabalenka. The Belarusian’s exceptional performance has set the stage for a thrilling semi-final matchup against US Open 2023 champion Coco Gauff.

In their head-to-head encounters, Gauff currently leads 4-2, and the upcoming semi-final will be a rematch of last year’s US Open, where Gauff emerged victorious after a three-set battle. Gauff’s recent quarterfinal victory over Marta Kostyuk, lasting three hours and eight minutes, underscores her resilience and sets the stage for a challenging showdown against Sabalenka.

With Gauff having won all 10 of her matches in 2024, including the ASB Classic in Auckland, Sabalenka is gearing up for a tough task in the semi-finals. Tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this clash between two formidable players as they vie for a spot in the Australian Open women’s singles final. The stage is set for a thrilling and competitive encounter on the tennis court.