The 2024 Australian Open is reaching its climax this week, with half of the semifinalists now confirmed. American Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic of Serbia have both secured their spots in the penultimate round of the tournament and will battle it out later this week for a chance to reach the final.
Gauff fought her way to her first ever Australian Open semifinal, defeating Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in a thrilling match that showcased her determination and talent. Gauff emerged victorious with a score of 7-6(6), 6(3)-7, 6-2 after three hours and eight minutes of intense play.
On the other hand, Djokovic, a seasoned player with 10 Australian Open titles under his belt, advanced to his 11th semifinal at the tournament by overcoming 12th-seeded Taylor Fritz with a score of 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Despite Fritz’s strong start, Djokovic’s experience and skill proved to be the deciding factors in the match.
Gauff is set to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semis, seeking redemption after her loss to Sabalenka in the US Open final last year. Djokovic, on the other hand, will take on No. 4 seed Jannik Sinner in his quest to continue his unbeaten streak in Australian Open semifinals.
The excitement and drama of the 2024 Australian Open are building up as the tournament heads towards its thrilling conclusion.