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Qinwen Zheng To Face Aryna Sabalenka In Australian Open Women's Singles Final After Beating Dayana Yastremska In Semi-Finals

Qinwen Zheng coasted past Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska on Thursday to become the first Chinese finalist in a decade at the Australian Open, setting up a decider against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The 12th seed, heading into the world's top 10 in next week's updated rankings, delivered a controlled performance on Rod Laver Arena to win 6-4, 6-4 in one hour 42 minutes. She is the first Chinese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park since her idol Li Na, who won the tournament in 2014. "I'm super excited to have such a great performance today and arrive in the final," said the 21-year-old, who had previously never been beyond the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam.

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

Aryna Sabalenka will defend her Australian Open crown against Zheng Qinwen in the final on Saturday following a straight-sets last-four victory over Coco Gauff.

China's 'Queen Wen' sets up Australian Open final against Sabalenka

MELBOURNE: Zheng Qinwen coasted past Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska on Thursday (Jan 25) to become the first Chinese finalist in a decade at the Australian Open, setting up a decider against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Gauff hurting but proud of teen achievement after Melbourne semi loss

MELBOURNE : Coco Gauff will take plenty of positives out of her last Grand Slam campaign as a teenager once the pain of her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling Australian Open semi-final fades.

Superb Sabalenka beats Gauff to reach Australian Open final

MELBOURNE :Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her Australian Open crown by beating American fourth seed Coco Gauff 7-6(2) 6-4 in a thriller on Thursday to reach the final where she will meet Zheng Qinwen or qualifier Dayana Yastremska.

Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova to set up Gauff semi

MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2 6-3 in a brutally swift quarter-final on Tuesday (Jan 23) to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff.

Defending champion Sabalenka blasts into Australian Open semis

MELBOURNE: Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday (Jan 23) stormed past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova, setting up an intriguing Australian Open semi-final with Coco Gauff.

Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Blasts Into Australian Open Semis

Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday stormed past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova, setting up an intriguing Australian Open semi-final with Coco Gauff. The world number two was untouchable in a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena, reaching the last four at a Grand Slam for the sixth consecutive time. She will meet Gauff next in a replay of last year's US Open final, which the American teenager won in three sets. After that defeat when favourite at Flushing Meadows, Sabalenka made clear she wants to ensure she is not a one-hit wonder.

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Qinwen Zheng To Face Aryna Sabalenka In Australian Open Women's Singles Final After Beating Dayana Yastremska In Semi-Finals

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

China's 'Queen Wen' sets up Australian Open final against Sabalenka

Gauff hurting but proud of teen achievement after Melbourne semi loss

Superb Sabalenka beats Gauff to reach Australian Open final

Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova to set up Gauff semi

Defending champion Sabalenka blasts into Australian Open semis

Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka Blasts Into Australian Open Semis