Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff preview, prediction and live stream

Both of the top stars are searching for their second Grand Slam title but only one of them can make their dream a reality.

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff preview, prediction and live stream

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff (Images via X)

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka will lock horns with World No.4 Coco Gauff in the semifinal of the ongoing Australian Open on Thursday (January 25th) at the Rod Laver Arena.

Both of the stars are searching for their second Grand Slam title but only one of them can make their dream a reality.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff : Match Details

  • Tournament: Australian Open 2024
  • Match: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff
  • Round: Semifinal
  • Date: January 25, 2024
  • Time: 7:30  PM (local time)
  • Venue: Melbourne Park, Australia
  • Surface: Hard
  • Prize Money: $990,000

Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff: Match Preview

Aryna Sabalenka made it to the semifinals by beating Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. Before Krejcikova, the Belarusian knocked out the likes of Amanda Anisimova, Lesia Tsurenko, Brenda Fruvirtova, and Ella Seidel in the previous rounds.

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Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka (Images via X)

On the other hand, Coco Gauff survived a Marta Kostyuk scare in the quarterfinal. She had to toil hard to beat the Ukrainian in the electrifying clash but finally snatched the victory from Kostyuk 7-6(8-6), 6-7(3-7), 6-2.

Before Kostyuk, Gauff defeated Magdalena Frech, Alycia Parks, Caroline Dolehide, and Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

Both Gauff and Sabalenka have won a Grand Slam title each, in 2023. Sabalenka was the champion in Melbourne after she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final. While Gauff thrashed Sabalenka in the US Open final to become the champion for the first time.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff: Prediction

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have faced each other six times. So this semifinal clash will be their seventh meeting. Gauff here leads the head-to-head records 4-2.

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Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff (Images via X)

While the Belarusian has 13 career titles, Gauff has lifted seven so far. Sabalenka has a career win-loss record of 364/175, while the teenager has 180/82.

All of Sabalenka’s previous victories at this Australian Open have come in straight sets. She even won over Lesia Tsurenko by registering her maiden double bagel. Gauff also breezed past her opponents except for Marta Kostyuk, against whom she had to dig deep.

Though choosing between Gauff and Sabalenka is a bit tough, given that they are both enjoying good form, Gauff’s ability to make a comeback may give her an edge over Sabalenka.

Prediction: Coco Gauff in three sets.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff: Match Telecast

  • Africa: beIN Sports, Super Sport
  • Asia Pacific and Oceania: beIN Sports, Tennis Channel, CCTV
  • Central Asia: Eurosport, Sony Sports Network
  • Europe: Eurosport, SRG SSR
  • India and subcontinent: Sony Sports Network
  • Latin America and the Caribbean: ESPN International
  • Middle East: beIN Sports, Eurosport
  • North America: ESPN, TSN, Tennis Channel

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