Aryna Sabalenka defends her crown against Qinwen Zheng… Follow the final

For many, she already has one hand on the trophy. Dominant throughout the tournament, title holder Aryna Sabalenka meets the young Chinese (21 years old) Qinwen Zheng in the final of the Australian Open this Saturday, January 27. To reach the Rod Laver Arena, the Belarusian had a sensational tournament, not conceding a single set since the start of the competition. The latest to fall? Cori Gauff, fourth player in the world, who was powerless against Sabalenka (7-6, 6-4).

Facing her, Qinwen Zheng was able to take advantage of a table cleared by the express defeats of Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula, then that of world number 1 Iga Swiatek. Imperial during her semi-final against the Ukrainian surprise Yastremska (6-4, 6-4), she will try to conquer her first Grand Slam tournament, she who will enter the top 7 whatever happens, at the end of the week.

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