Updated On: 07 January, 2024 07:05 AM IST | Auckland | AFP
Gauff, World No. 3 and top seed, will defend the title she won a year ago against No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina, who defied a back injury to beat Wang Xiyu

Coco Gauff
US Open champion Coco Gauff maintained her imperious form in the lead-up to the Australia Open by dismantling Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Saturday.
Gauff, World No. 3 and top seed, will defend the title she won a year ago against No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina, who defied a back injury to beat Wang Xiyu.