The GIST: The time has come to crown the first Grand Slam champions of the year after two weeks of surprising upsets and impressive performances in Melbourne.
Women’s singles: No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will face off against No. 12 Qinwen Zheng in the Australian Open final after defeating No. 4 Coco Gauff in the semifinals. Sabalenka, the defending champion, is aiming to win her second consecutive title, while Zheng, a first-time finalist, is known for her powerful serve.
Sabalenka has yet to drop a set in the tournament, making her the first woman since Serena Williams to reach consecutive Australian Open finals. However, Zheng’s ability to hit aces could pose a challenge to Sabalenka’s game. Get ready to watch an exciting match!
Men’s singles: No. 1 Novak Djokovic suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of No. 4 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, delaying his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Sinner, who has beaten Djokovic three times since November, will now face No. 3 Daniil Medvedev in the final, guaranteeing a new champion this year.
Medvedev, who has yet to win the Australian Open, will be looking to claim his first title after losing to Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in previous years.
