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Van Koot's Remarkable Semifinal Comeback at 16th Grand Slam

1/24/2025

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Aniek Van Koot, the world’s No. 2 wheelchair singles player, reflects fondly on her journey at Melbourne Park, where she clinched her first Grand Slam title in 2013. Now at 34, she’s made an impressive run to the semifinals in her 16th appearance, showcasing her resilience with two straight-sets victories and a thrilling comeback against Wang Ziying.

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Aniek Van Koot, the world’s No. 2 wheelchair singles player, reflects fondly on her journey at Melbourne Park, where she clinched her first Grand Slam title in 2013. Now at 34, she’s made an impressive run to the semifinals in her 16th appearance, showcasing her resilience with two straight-sets victories and a thrilling comeback against Wang Ziying.