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US Open Champion Coco Gauff to Face Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open Semi-Finals
In a thrilling US Open final rematch, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are set to meet in the semi-finals of the 2024 Australian Open. Gauff, the US Open champion, has advanced to the last four in Melbourne for the first time after a tough win over Marta Kostyuk. The 19-year-old will face her toughest challenge yet against second seed and reigning champion Sabalenka, whom Gauff defeated last year at Flushing Meadows.
The upcoming match between Gauff and Sabalenka will be their seventh meeting on the WTA tour. Gauff has won four of their previous encounters, with Sabalenka securing victories at Indian Wells and Ostrava. The highly anticipated semi-final will take place on Thursday 25 January on Rod Laver Arena, although the exact time is yet to be confirmed.
For fans in the United States, the Australian Open action can be watched live on ESPN+ and streamed on the ESPN App. The match will also be available on streaming platforms such as Sling TV and FuboTV. As Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York and 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles, viewers will need to adjust their schedules accordingly to catch the exciting clash between Gauff and Sabalenka.