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Callum Godde

No second slam but Gauff 'proud' as teen era ends

Coco Gauff says she's proud of her remarkable teenage career after her Australian Open exit. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Coco Gauff remains upbeat about her career trajectory despite falling short of winning a second grand slam title in her final major as a teen. 

The American world No.4 was bested in a tight 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 Australian Open semi-final loss to title-holder Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday night, a replay of last year's US Open final which Gauff won in three sets.

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