The final match of the Women’s Singles tournament at the 2024 Australian Open features defending champion Aryna Sabalenka against Qinwen Zheng. This thrilling showdown is set to take place on Saturday, January 27.
Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, has been in impeccable form throughout the 2024 tournament, winning all her matches in straight sets. Now, she faces one last hurdle in the form of Qinwen Zheng.
While Zheng may not have been as dominant as Sabalenka, she is determined to give her all on Saturday.
Odds Provided by Sports Odds Direct:
- Aryna Sabalenka: -500
- Qinwen Zheng: +380
Sabalenka had a stellar year in 2023, winning her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open by defeating Elena Rybakina in the final. She also reached the final of the US Open and the semifinal stages of the French Open and Wimbledon. Sabalenka aims to make 2024 even more successful.
Her performance in the 2024 Australian Open has been nothing short of brilliant. Sabalenka has not dropped a single set in her five matches so far. The longest she has spent on the court was 1 hour and 44 minutes against Coco Gauff in the semifinal. After winning the first set in a tiebreaker, she went on to win the second set 6-4.
On the other hand, Qinwen Zheng, a 21-year-old Chinese player, has a promising future ahead of her. Reaching the final of the 2024 Australian Open is her best Grand Slam performance to date, surpassing her previous best of reaching the quarterfinals at the 2023 US Open.
However, Zheng faces a tough challenge in Sabalenka. She has a poor record against top 10 WTA players, with the highest-ranked player she has defeated being Paula Badosa, who was ranked No. 4 in 2022. Now, she must battle the WTA No. 2 for the Australian Open title.
