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Martin PARRY

EXPLAINED: Sabalenka zheng march into australian open final showdown - The Real Truth

Aryna Sabalenka (R) greets Coco Gauff (L) after beating her in the Australian Open semi-finals (Credit: AFP)

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday.

World number two Sabalenka kept her title defence on track by blasting past American fourth seed Coco Gauff 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 with the roof closed on Rod Laver Arena.

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