Sabalenka victory could set up ‘legend’ status career: AO Final Preview - The Morning Serve | WWOS

Former US Open champion Sam Stosur has projected a career in the ‘echelon of legends’ for Aryna Sabalenka if she can win a back-to-back Australian Open title against Qinwen Zheng. Alongside host Danika Mason and commentator Casey Dellacqua, the experts look at where the Women’s Final is won and lost. Can the underdog Zheng cause an upset for the ages? Can Sabalenka’s name be written next to some of the greats? And how will the 2024 Australian Open be remembered?
0:00 Best moments of 2024 Australian Open
1:26 Sabalenka win could set up legendary career
2:01 Qinwen Zheng wins over Aussie fans
3:52 Zheng yet to play anyone in Top 50
5:00 Aryna under pressure to defend title
6:22 Sam & Casey’s coaching advice
7:18 Where is Sabalenka’s ceiling?
8:31 Aus Open Women’s Final predictions
9:04 How does Zheng cause the upset?
10:06 Nerves of playing first Slam final
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[@user-wc4ei3zu1k]

I like Zheng but I like Aryna more. I really hope she becomes #1 for a long time. She is fun to watch and humble after a win.

[@chiefk587]

Zheng is out for her own revenge,do not underestimate the will power of these Chinese girls, i once saw one doing her own revenge on Serena in Australia after being demolished at the US open.

[@Javi-Tarot]

Prediction ok 😍😇

[@ripunjoysarmah2063]

Go sabalenka🎉🎉🎉

[@timah9506]

I’m rooting for Arina! ❤❤❤

[@bpure2560]

She hasn't won yet. Don't underestimate Zheng.

[@marcusgraham5084]

Exactly. Zheng is motivated.

[@bpure2560]

Plus Sabalenka has choked several times having the lead in the 3rd set at slams. Like the USO and FO. @@marcusgraham5084

[@WildCheval]

She’s got Li Na blessings and universal “don’t overthink” advice … gooo Qinwen ! Study Sabalenka before the match and hit her straight into the weakest points !😂🎉🎉🎉

[@richardmacey3619]

@@WildChevalOnly 2 weeks ago in Brisbane final Elena Rybakina bagelled her 6-0 in first set, to me she’s an awful grunted and not that great.

[@RagingUtai]

@@richardmacey3619 🤣

[@Dafalex22]

The burning question is......can Zheng ZING "Saba" for the AO title!!?? OR
Will Aryna ZIG ZAG Zheng to hoist the trophy for 2 consecutive years!!!!!!!!! 🖤♠

[@jehushaphat]

I expect Sabalenka to serve up some breakfast items tonight -- 6-1, 6-0

[@burtonlee6354]

never gonna happen

[@user-yn3nv3bd7m]

Go Sabalenka go you can beet Zheng stay focus 2moro morning we are behind you all the way ❤

[@peterdavidj]

Sabalenka grunts are too offensive

[@williambo5989]

in the bag for saba just too strong and fast for slow hitting qinwen

[@mt817]

Her screams should be banned and the Chinese have a long way to go. I don't think she will be seen next year. She is in the final by chance like Emma Raducanu and many

[@Wunderpus-photogenicus]

Just cannot stand the constant shouts by Aryna, too annoying.