Aryna Sabalenka beats Qinwen Zheng to win women's Australian Open final
11 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka beats Qinwen Zheng to win women's Australian Open final

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Aryna Sabalenka has become the first woman to win back-to-back Australian Opens in 11 years following a straight-sets victory over Qinwen Zheng in the final. A perfect tiebreak gives Matt Ebden and Rohan Bopanna the first set J By Jon Healy Australian doubles star Matt Ebden is one set away from his third grand slam title after he and Rohan Bopanna ran roughshod over Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the first-set tiebreak in the men's doubles final. We have a tiebreak in the first set of the men's doubles final J By Jon Healy Matt Ebden's partner, Rohan Bopanna, will serve first against Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. J By Jon Healy Matt Ebden is serving at 3-3 in the first set of the men's doubles final as he and Rohan Bopanna go up against Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori. Qinwen Zheng asks Sabalenka to serve for the title J By Jon Healy Qinwen Zheng's first major final has gone by very quickly.

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Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test
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2 hours, 38 minutes ago

Australian Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic handed tough draw, Jannik Sinner faces Jarry test

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Serbia’s Djokovic drew American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy to start but has a huge task in front of him to win an 11th Australian Open and record …

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova
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4 hours, 8 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova

The Hindu  

1 Aryna Sabalenka will begin her title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Third seed Coco Gauff, former US Open champion, will be up against compatriot and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round. Fifth-seeded Chinese Zheng …

Stronger than ever, Aryna Sabalenka aims for Australian Open hat-trick
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1 day, 7 hours ago

Stronger than ever, Aryna Sabalenka aims for Australian Open hat-trick

India Today  

For Aryna Sabalenka, 2025 started on a special note even before she took the court. In three out of the four majors she took part in, Sabalenka emerged as champion twice: the Australian Open and the US Open. Sabalenka ready to go Aryna Sabalenka will be looking to win her third Australian Open title on the trot. Courtesy: AP After …

Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka ready to summon the tiger inside for Melbourne three-peat bid
2 days, 2 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 beats Kudermetova to win title and prep for Australian Open in style
3 days, 23 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka beats Kudermetova to win title and prep for Australian Open in style

The Hindu  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year’s opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick
4 days, 7 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title with eyes on Australian Open hat-trick

India Today  

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift three straight Australian Open trophies since Swiss Martina Hingis won from 1997 …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka returns to final with win over Russian teen Andreeva
4 days, 20 hours ago

Brisbane International: Sabalenka returns to final with win over Russian teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Brisbane International final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday, taking a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month. 1 Sabalenka saved five breakpoints to edge a tight opening set against her 17-year-old Russian opponent, who had stunned the …

Brisbane International: Sabalenka sets up semifinal against Russian teen Andreeva
5 days, 20 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 …

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title
2 months ago

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title

The Hindu  

American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match. After trading early breaks, Sabalenka broke again to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set but Gauff responded, forcing a tiebreak which saw eight breaks of serve …

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen
2 months ago

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen

The Independent  

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Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress
2 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress

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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 …

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 Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot
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2 months ago

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot

Associated Press  

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match against Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to extend her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. She also set up for ending the year at the top with two wins in her remaining group matches.

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula LIVE: US Open result and reaction from gripping women’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Jack Draper opens up on anxiety after vomiting on US Open court Aryna Sabalenka won her first US Open title and third grand slam after beating home favourite Jessica Pegula to avenge last year’s final defeat. There were nervy moments, particulary as the American Pegula, playing in her first grand slam final, fought back from 3-0 down to …

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula at U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula at U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title

LA Times  

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the U.S. Open winner’s trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula for the women’s singles title on Saturday. “I know how tough it is to lose in the final, but you’re showing some amazing tennis, and I’m more than sure that one day, you’re going to get one,” Sabalenka told Pegula during the on-court ceremony, then paused and …

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro, first woman to reach consecutive US Open finals since Serena Williams in 2019

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. This time, Sabalenka got past another American opponent, the 13th-seeded Navarro — and never let the spectators play too much of a role until things got quite …

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 …

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
4 months ago

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the US Open women's singles quarterfinal match in New York, the United States, Sept 3, 2024. WASHINGTON -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen pose for photos …

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
4 months ago

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the US Open women's singles quarterfinal match in New York, the United States, Sept 3, 2024. WASHINGTON -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen pose for photos …

Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight
4 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka finally got rolling after a bad beginning to the latest-starting match in U.S. Open history, regrouping to beat No. The runner-up last year in Flushing Meadows eventually finished off the victory at 1:48, tied for the second-latest ending to a women’s match at the U.S. Open, and advanced to face No. The previous latest start …

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 …

Sabalenka downs Pegula to win WTA Cincinnati Open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka downs Pegula to win WTA Cincinnati Open

China Daily  

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 August 19, 2024. CINCINNATI - Aryna Sabalenka thrust herself into US Open title contention on Monday with a 6-3, 7-5 defeat of Jessica Pegula to win the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. The third seed who missed …

Sabalenka overpowers Pegula to win Cincinnati Open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka overpowers Pegula to win Cincinnati Open

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 dropped only nine points on serve and hit 10 aces as she overcame some jitters late in the second set in an otherwise confident …

Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final
4 months, 3 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, …

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
7 months ago

French Open: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

The script was ripped up at the French Open on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals before Alexander Zverev restored some normality. Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion's …

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances
7 months, 1 week ago

French Open 2024: Rybakina and Sabalenka reach fourth round while Auger-Aliassime also advances

The Hindu  

Grand Slam winners Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka reached the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets on June 1. 1-ranked Sabalenka's best performance at Roland Garros is reaching the semifinals while Rybakina — the only player from Kazakhstan to win a major title — has one quarterfinal appearance here. Russian-born Varvara Gracheva of France advanced to the …

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 …

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final
11 months, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Australian Open 2024 scores and results from men’s final

The Independent  

✕ Close Aryna Sabalenka lifts trophy after retaining Australian Open title Jannik Sinner produced a stunning comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win the Australian Open in a thrilling final. The 22-year-old Italian claimed the first grand slam title of his career in epic fashion as Medvedev suffered another heartbreaking Australian Open final defeat - the …

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 …

Watch: Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final disrupted by protestors screaming 'Free Palestine'; security intervenes
11 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final disrupted by protestors screaming 'Free Palestine'; security intervenes

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka's route to a second consecutive title at the Australian Open was briefly interrupted on Saturday evening at the Rod Laver Arena by protestors during the women's singles final against Qinwen Zheng. It happened early in the second set, shortly after which Sabalenka successfully defended her crown with a 6-3, 6-2 win to become the first player since Victoria …

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 …

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

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

New Indian Express  

Now she's the first to reach consecutive finals at Melbourne Park since Serena Williams in 2015, ’16 and ’17. 93-ranked Dayana Yastremska, ending the Ukrainian player's bid to become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era. Zheng lost in the U.S. Open quarterfinals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at …

How Aryna Sabalenka got 'revenge' against Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

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