Sabalenka defeats Gauff to reach back-to-back Australian Open finals 

Sabalenka will now be a big favourite to win a second straight title at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
Sabalenka defeats Gauff to reach back-to-back Australian Open finals 

FINAL-BOUND: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Coco Gauff. Pic: Alessandra Tarantino

Aryna Sabalenka took her revenge against Coco Gauff to make it back-to-back Australian Open final appearances.

Gauff denied Sabalenka a second grand slam title of the year with victory in the US Open final last summer but her winning run at the majors came to an end with a 7-6 (2) 6-4 defeat under the roof on Rod Laver Arena.

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