Coco Gauff defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (8-6), 6-7 (7-3), and 6-2 to get to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time. This victory set up a possible rematch against Aryna Sabalenka as Gauff overcame a nightmare start and a midmatch slump.
In the first set of the quarterfinals, Gauff was behind 5-1 and facing a must-win second set. However, she rallied and won five of the next six games to take control of the match, which she eventually won in three hours and eight minutes.
Gauff said on the court after the match: “I’m happy and proud of the fight that I showed today. Marta’s a tough opponent; every time we play, it’s a tough match. And yeah, I fought and left it all on the court today.”
Gauff was questioned after the game if the Australian heat caused her any problems because the temperature was approximately 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29.4 C).
She replied: “Not really; I’m from South Florida so I’m used to the heat. It gets even hotter at home, to be honest.”
Gauff d. Marta Kostyuk 7-6(6) 6-7(3) 6-2 at the Australian Open
Coco remains undefeated in 2024.
✅1st Australian Open SF
✅3rd Grand Slam SF
✅Won 34 of last 38 matches
✅10 match win streak“You can change the world with your racquet.”
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Gauff at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.4, Coco has managed to achieve a 10-0 record in 2024. The American is playing at the Australian Open where she ousted the world no.68 Anna Schmiedlova 6-3 6-0, the world no.43 Caroline Dolehide 7-62 6-2, the world no.82 Alycia Parks 6-0 6-2, the world no.69 Magdalena Frech 6-1 6-2 and the world no.37 Marta Kostyuk 7-66 6-73 6-2.
Coco Gauff will face the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal. Their actual record is 4-2 for Gauff.
The American conquered 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.
The American won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff |
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