On Saturday (January 27), Aryna Sabalenka, efficiently defended her Australian Open title, securing her second Grand Slam trophy by defeating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 within the girls’s singles ultimate on the Rod Laver Arena. The 25-year-old made historical past as the primary participant since Victoria Azarenka to defend the Australian Open title.
In a fascinating 76-minute ultimate, Sabalenka showcased her dominance with aggressive tennis, breaking Zheng within the second recreation with a strong backhand return and efficiently warding off a triple break alternative within the third set to determine a 3-0 lead. (How Much Prize Money Will Rohan Bopanna And Matthew Ebden Get For Winning Australian Open 2024?)
Sabalenka’s near-perfect exhibition continued all through the match. Despite Zheng’s noteworthy 63% first-serve proportion and 6 aces within the opening set, she struggled to realize a foothold. The reigning champion, then again, demonstrated a formidable serve, touchdown 67% of her preliminary deliveries and trailing by solely six factors within the first set.
Zheng’s serving efficiency waned within the second set, with Sabalenka breaking instantly after three double faults within the opening recreation. Two extra double faults within the fifth recreation allowed Sabalenka to safe a 4-1 lead, culminating in a outstanding drop shot. (Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna Becomes Oldest Grand Slam Champion At The Age Of 43)
Sabalenka after successful Australian Open
Aryna: As at all times, my speech goes to be bizarre”
Aryna’s group does this
Aryna: “I put some pressure on them after Brisbane final. We did better in this one”
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Although Zheng fought valiantly on the conclusion of every set, saving set and championship factors, Sabalenka’s constant serve proved decisive. The Belarusian participant transformed her sixth championship level with a crisp forehand one-two punch, sealing her victory within the Australian Open ultimate.
Prize Money Details
Sabalenka will get prize cash of AU$ 3,150,000 which is greater than Rs 17.25 Crore for successful the Australian Open.
