Sabalenka says there is plenty of room to improve ahead of Australian Open defence
1 week, 6 days ago

Sabalenka says there is plenty of room to improve ahead of Australian Open defence

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is “fresh and ready to go” in her bid for a third straight Australian Open title, warning she has plenty of room for improvement. “I feel fresh and ready to go,” the Belarusian said, according to the WTA website Thursday, after arriving for the Brisbane International, which starts on Sunday ahead of the Australian Open from January 12. “I feel all the support here, and I think that’s the best thing about Australia, that people are really, really, into tennis.” Sabalenka also began 2024 in Brisbane, reaching the final without losing a set, only to crash to Kazakstan’s Elena Rybakina in the decider. “The first tournament before the major tournament is the one where you can try it out and see what’s going to work well for you and what’s not.” Despite her rise through the ranks to be the player to beat heading into 2025, Sabalenka said there were still parts of her game that need work.

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Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka ready to summon the tiger inside for Melbourne three-peat bid
1 day, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka ready to summon the tiger inside for Melbourne three-peat bid

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka is clear favourite to win a third straight Australian Open title later this month but the Belarusian did not get to be world number one by taking anything for granted. “Every time you’re out there, you have to compete, you have to fight,” she said on Sunday after beating Russian Polina Kudermetova in the Brisbane final. Rather like …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva
5 days, 4 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday. She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6. “Her movement is really great, she’s trying to get to every ball and make you play an extra shot …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

The Independent  

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Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

India Today  

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was named the WTA Player of the Year 2024, marking the first time she has received the prestigious honor. The 26-year-old capped off a stellar season with two Grand Slam titles and finished the year as the top-ranked player in the world. While Poland's Iga Swiatek finished the season with seven titles, including a Grand …

Women’s tennis season review: Aryna Sabalenka rises, Coco Gauff evolves, Zheng Qinwen breaks through
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s tennis season review: Aryna Sabalenka rises, Coco Gauff evolves, Zheng Qinwen breaks through

New York Times  

Tennis is finally taking a breath. In a review of the 2024 WTA season, The Athletic’s tennis team look back at Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek’s battle for world No. A season of two coaches for Gauff, and reflections on the WTA top 10 Hansen: If you were analyzing Gauff’s season — the WTA Tour Finals title, a WTA 1000 …

World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game

The Hindu  

A sparkling 2024 in which Aryna Sabalenka swept the hardcourt Grand Slams and clinched the year-end world number one ranking has left the powerful Belarusian dreaming of dominating the women’s game as Serena Williams did for so long. “I always wanted to dominate the tour like Serena did like Iga was able to do for so long,” Sabalenka told Arab …

Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A couple of points in her match against Jasmine Paolini at this week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh highlighted why Aryna Sabalenka sits where she currently does — right at the top of her own game and the women’s ranking charts. Sabalenka had pipped the incumbent Iga Swiatek last month, but that switch had more to do with the Pole’s …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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2 months ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily  

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing a one-set lead in 39 minutes. She will now aim to secure her maiden Grand Slam …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
2 months ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh

China Daily  

Sabalenka dominates Zheng in Riyadh, securing a fifth consecutive win in their 14-month rivalry. The Belarusian top seed dominated the match, winning the first two sets before securing a comfortable victory in the third set. She will be aiming to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the WTA Finals in conclusion.

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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2 months ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily  

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing the win on her own serve in the final set. The match attracted a large crowd …

WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking
2 months, 1 week ago

WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking

The Hindu  

The WTA Finals 2024 will be a battle for the top two spots in the world rankings. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the only players to hold the number one ranking since April 2022 and will battle hard for year-end glory. Sabalenka aims to secure the year-end world number one ranking, while Swiatek will try to reclaim top spot. …

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka reclaims the World No.1 spot after a year, defeating Iga Swiatek in the 2024 Australian Open. Sabalenka's stellar season has propelled her back to the top of the rankings, while Swiatek's absence due to fatigue has allowed Sabalenka to move up to the top position. The WTA Finals will be a highly competitive showdown between the two players …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she was inspired to US Open triumph by ambition to keep her late father's name alive after adding another Grand Slam title
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka admits she was inspired to US Open triumph by ambition to keep her late father's name alive after adding another Grand Slam title

Daily Mail  

Sabalenka revealed how she has an ambition to keep her father's name alive The Grand Slam superstar revealed she is motivated to keep winning titles US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says her motivation is a desire to keep her late father’s name alive – by etching it on to as many Grand Slam trophies as possible. ‘Well after I lost …

Aryna Sabalenka risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Having finished as runners-up last year at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is trying her level best to secure the Grand Slam title this year. The 26-year-old defeated China's Qinwen Zheng in straight sets, 6-1 6-2, in her quarter-final match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium and then also made a playful offer to the spectators. If the crowd actually follows …

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Sabalenka hammers Bronzetti to reach third round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka faced little resistance from Lucia Bronzetti as the hard-hitting Belarusian eased past the Italian 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to claim her spot in the U.S. Open third round. Sabalenka, who is one of the favourites to win the tournament, put her punishing serve to good use, pounding five aces to just one double fault while never facing a …

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Aryna Sabalenka was clear about why she chose to skip the Paris Olympics. She watched from afar as Coco Gauff, USA’s co-flagbearer at the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James, tearfully crashed out in the singles third round and returned medal-less from her three-event Games. Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion and the runaway gold medal favourite on …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend

The Independent  

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Sabalenka ready for U.S. Open bid
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka ready for U.S. Open bid

The Hindu  

A string of near-misses at the U.S. Open have given Aryna Sabalenka some extra motivation to finally get the job done at the year's final Grand Slam. World number two Sabalenka, who has called the U.S. Open her favourite Grand Slam, reached at least the semi-finals for the last three years, including a runner-up showing last year. "It's not like …

Aryna Sabalenka emerges victorious at Cincinnati, first title since Australian Open: 'Fighting through a lot of pains'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka emerges victorious at Cincinnati, first title since Australian Open: 'Fighting through a lot of pains'

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her first title since the Australian Open by winning at the Cincinnati Open. Aryna Sabalenka raises the Rookwood Cup after the women's championship match of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Monday. “I want to thank my team – we’ve been through a lot but we never stopped working, never …

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers American Jessica Pegula to win title
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers American Jessica Pegula to win title

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka harnessed her powerful serve to subdue American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 and win the Cincinnati Open on Monday, sending a message ahead of the year’s final major in New York. The twice Australian Open champion dropped only nine points on serve and hit 10 aces as she overcame some jitters late in the second set in an otherwise …

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final with relative ease, defeating Polish world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals on Sunday. American Jessica Pegula beat Spain's Paula Badosa 6-2 3-6 6-3 in a much tougher second semi-final that was briefly suspended due to rain. Belarusian world number three Sabalenka showcased her prowess with a fast-paced, …

Anisimova upsets 2nd-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-2 to reach Toronto semifinals
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Anisimova upsets 2nd-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-2 to reach Toronto semifinals

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Amanda Anisimova upset second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the National Bank Open semifinals, her first victory over a top-10 player in nearly two years. “She’s an amazing player, so it’s always really tough playing against her,” Anisimova said about Sabalenka, the Australian Open winner the last two years. “I went in with a little …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
7 months ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

Dubai Championships 2024: Australian Open winner Sabalenka suffers shock defeat against Vekic in second round
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dubai Championships 2024: Australian Open winner Sabalenka suffers shock defeat against Vekic in second round

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka lost her first match since successfully defending her Australian Open title when she was overhauled by an old foe at the Dubai Championships on Tuesday. 2-ranked Sabalenka blew a set and 2-0 lead as Donna Vekic of Croatia rallied to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 in the second round. But Sabalenka made the Grand Slam breakthrough when she beat …

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka stays second after Australian Open title defence, Zheng makes Top 10 debut
11 months, 1 week ago

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka stays second after Australian Open title defence, Zheng makes Top 10 debut

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on January 29, 2024. Aryna Sabalenka stayed second in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday after successfully defending her Australian Open title. Zheng, who joined Li Na as the only Chinese woman to reach the Australian Open final, jumped eight spots to make her Top 10 …

Aryna Sabalenka sets new goals after capturing second Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka sets new goals after capturing second Australian Open

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: China’s Zheng downcast by Sabalenka reality check
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: China’s Zheng downcast by Sabalenka reality check

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen said she was bitterly disappointed not to have shown her best tennis as she was blown off the Rod Laver Arena court by Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final on Saturday. The 21-year-old, playing her first Grand Slam final and hoping to emulate her childhood hero Li Na’s 2014 triumph at Melbourne Park, showed her best …

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2

Live Mint  

Aryna Sabalenka clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final. "As usual, my speech is going to be weird — it's not my super power.” Only two things slowed down Sabalenka's progress Saturday to her second Grand Slam singles title. Then, when she was serving for the match, …

Australian Open 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka crushes Zheng Qinwen; first woman to defend singles title in a decade
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka crushes Zheng Qinwen; first woman to defend singles title in a decade

The Hindu  

An authoritative Aryna Sabalenka blew China’s Zheng Qinwen off court on Saturday to successfully defend her Australian Open title -- the first woman to do so in more than a decade. The Belarusian opened with a comfortable serve then got a look at two break points at 15-40 in Zheng’s opening service game when the Chinese star sprayed a backhand …

Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2
11 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — In the back of her mind Aryna Sabalenka didn’t want to be, in her words, that player who wins a major title and disappears. Sabalenka ensured she wasn’t a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final that contrasted sharply with her …

Dominant Aryna Sabalenka defeats Qinwen Zheng to win Australian Open 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Dominant Aryna Sabalenka defeats Qinwen Zheng to win Australian Open 2024

India TV News  

The Belarus star Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open title with a dominant win over China's Qinwen Zheng in the women's final on Saturday, January 27. The World no.2 clinched her second Grand Slam career title with a 6-3, 6-2 win over the world no.15 Zheng at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalneka became the first player to successfully defend the …

Aryna Sabalenka DEFENDS her Australian Open title in straight sets win
11 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka DEFENDS her Australian Open title in straight sets win

Daily Mail  

Zheng Qinwen had not had to face a top-50 opponent in the first six rounds Aryna Sabalenka crushed Qinwen Zheng yesterday to win her second consecutive Australian Open title and confirm her status as the best player in the world. World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka has won the Australian Open for the second year in a row The Belarusian lifted …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka bids for repeat title against China’s ‘Queen Wen’
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka bids for repeat title against China’s ‘Queen Wen’

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will Saturday bid to become the first woman to defend the Australian Open title since 2013, but Zheng Qinwen has her own date with destiny. That’s it, actually.” While 12th seed Zheng cannot compete in the experience stakes, the 21-year-old has been on a rapid rise, showing she has the temperament and game to handle pressure situations. “I …

Aryna Sabalenka wins battle for consistency, back-to-back Australian Open titles
11 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins battle for consistency, back-to-back Australian Open titles

LA Times  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Zheng Qinwen of China in the Australian Open women’s singles final in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday. Sabalenka ensured she wasn’t a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final that contrasted sharply with …

How Aryna Sabalenka got 'revenge' against Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final
11 months, 1 week ago

How Aryna Sabalenka got 'revenge' against Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final

ABC  

There were never going to be any surprises for Coco Gauff when she met Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open semifinals. Twelfth seed Qinwen Zheng takes down Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska to reach the Australian Open final where she will face reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Coco Gauff in straight sets in their semifinal. For the record, Sabalenka hit …

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka to Face Off Against China's Zheng Qinwen in Final
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka to Face Off Against China's Zheng Qinwen in Final

News 18  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday. “I was able to focus on myself,” said Sabalenka of beating Gauff and avenging her defeat in last year’s US Open final. Gauff saved two break points in a crunch …

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen to face off in women's singles final
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen to face off in women's singles final

Firstpost  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday. “I was able to focus on myself,” said Sabalenka of beating Gauff and avenging her defeat in last year’s US Open final. Gauff saved two break points in a crunch …

Sabalenka not distracted by emotions on return to Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka not distracted by emotions on return to Australian Open final

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka marched into her third Grand Slam final on Thursday and said her experience would help her to focus on the challenge and avoid feeling too emotional. Defending champion Sabalenka returned to the Melbourne Park final with a battling 7-6, 6-4 win over fourth seed Coco Gauff just four months after losing to the American in …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open on Thursday. Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka embraces USA’s Coco Gauff after their women’s singles semifinal match. In doubles, 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden advanced to their second consecutive Grand Slam men’s …

Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge against Coco Gauff to reach second straight Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge against Coco Gauff to reach second straight Australian Open final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday exacted revenge against Coco Gauff over her US Open final loss last year to make the summit clash for the second consecutive season at the Australian Open. Sabalenka looked to get things back on track after gaining a break point again, but Gauff denied the chance with a powerful body serve to hold to …

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff, will meet Zheng in Australian Open final

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Aryna Sabalenka has taken her Australian Open title defense all the way back to the championship match because she has applied a crucial lesson from her U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff. Zheng lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at a major but said she’s more prepared …

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Coco Gauff to enter final

India TV News  

Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the Australian Open 2024 women's singles after a dominating win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, January 25. The Belarus ace thrashed the US Open champion in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena and will be facing China's top-ranked Qinwen Zheng in the final on Saturday. Zheng's previous best in Grand Slam tournaments came last …

Sabalenka has Gauff in sights as Grand Slam final beckons
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka has Gauff in sights as Grand Slam final beckons

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Aryna Sabalenka is on a mission to avenge her 2023 US Open loss to Coco Gauff in the last four of the Australian Open on Thursday, with a Grand Slam final rookie awaiting the winner. But it was Gauff who came out on top to prevent Sabalenka winning a second Grand Slam crown after her breakthrough at the …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka’s head-signing ritual works its charm again
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka’s head-signing ritual works its charm again

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka continued to cut a swathe through the Australian Open draw with a sometimes brutal demolition of Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday but only after she had signed her name on the bald head of her fitness trainer. I’m like, ‘Thank you’.” The next time Sabalenka signs Joyce’s head will be on Thursday when she puts her Grand Slam title …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in a brutally swift quarterfinal on Tuesday to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff. Give it all in the practice court so you can be ready for the matches as good as you can.” The second seed hammered her …

Australian Open 2024: Gauff doesn’t need to read coach’s ‘Winning Ugly’ manual
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Gauff doesn’t need to read coach’s ‘Winning Ugly’ manual

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday and while the victory was more graft than glamour the U.S. Open champion was just fine with that. The three-hour, eight-minute battle against Ukrainian world number 37 Marta Kostyuk took nearly as long as three of her previous four matches at Melbourne Park combined, with …

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff hopes she’s got her “bad” match out of the way at the Australian Open before meeting defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. “After U.S. Open, I really wanted that revenge, and, I mean, that’s a great match.” Gauff’s long three-setter had a knock-on effect that made for a long night at Melbourne Park. “I …

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