Sabalenka battles 'tough moments' to reach Australian Open semis
1 year, 10 months ago

Sabalenka battles 'tough moments' to reach Australian Open semis

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka said she had to overcome "a lot of really tough moments" on Wednesday against a dogged Donna Vekic to reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final. "There were a lot of really tough moments," said Sabalenka, who faced break points in all of her service games and is closing on a first Grand Slam crown. But Vekic had won five of the pair's six meetings, including at the Tokyo Olympics and in San Diego last October, and was able to put fierce pressure on Sabalenka's serve early on. "I don't think I can be disappointed or think too much about the break points because she played them really well," said Vekic, who fashioned 14 points to break Sabalenka's serve, but could only convert two.

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

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World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game
1 month 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, 2 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's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek
2 months 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’s team: Serve mechanics, TikTok dances, and a phonecall
3 months, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka’s team: Serve mechanics, TikTok dances, and a phonecall

New York Times  

This is an updated version of an article originally published in May 2024. The biggest before-and-after moment in Aryna Sabalenka’s life came five years ago, when her father, Sergey, a former ice hockey player, died suddenly of meningitis at 43. Just over two years later, Sabalenka and her team were cradling the U.S. Open trophy in New York — the …

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, 2 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 …

‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win

The Independent  

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Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula at U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title
3 months, 2 weeks 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 risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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 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 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 overpowers Pegula to win Cincinnati Open
4 months 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 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, 1 week 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: Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at Roland Garros
6 months, 2 weeks 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: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Aryna Sabalenka faces shock defeat in French Open quarterfinals, loses to Mirra Andreeva
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka faces shock defeat in French Open quarterfinals, loses to Mirra Andreeva

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka became the second seeded player to face an upset on Wednesday at the French Open quarterfinals, as she faced a three-set defeat at the hands of Mirra Andreeva. The Belarusian second seed faced a 7-6, 4-6, 4-6 defeat against Andreeva, setting up a semi-final clash against Jasmine Paolini of Italy, who defeated Elena Rybakina earlier on the day. …

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka wins battle of best friends against Paula Badosa
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Aryna Sabalenka wins battle of best friends against Paula Badosa

India Today  

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the fourth round of the French Open 2024 after beating her best friend Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday, June 1 at Philippe-Chatrier. Aryna Sabalenka & Paula Badosa share a nice hug at the net after their match at Roland Garros. ðŸå¹ pic.twitter.com/QujL8Szvho — The Tennis Letter June 1, 2024 Aryna Sabalenka bounces back …

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 in a gripping and gruelling Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year’s summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament. Victory improved Swiatek’s record over her Belarusian rival to 7-3 as the three-times French Open …

Aryna Sabalenka claims emotional victory over Paula Badosa at Miami Open
9 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka claims emotional victory over Paula Badosa at Miami Open

The Independent  

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Playing Aryna Sabalenka will be ‘uncomfortable experience’ after death of boyfriend, says Paula Badosa
9 months ago

Playing Aryna Sabalenka will be ‘uncomfortable experience’ after death of boyfriend, says Paula Badosa

The Telegraph  

Playing Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday will be an “uncomfortable” experience, the Spanish star Paula Badosa has said, as Sabalenka continues to press ahead with her tennis commitments despite the tragic death of her boyfriend. Sabalenka’s boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov passed away some time on Sunday night in what the Miami-Dade police department called an “apparent suicide”. A police statement said that …

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

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

Aryna Sabalenka wins battle for consistency, back-to-back Australian Open titles
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka to Face Off Against China's Zheng Qinwen in Final
10 months, 4 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
10 months, 4 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
10 months, 4 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
10 months, 4 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
10 months, 4 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
10 months, 4 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 …

Aryna Sabalenka gains revenge on Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka gains revenge on Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open final

The Telegraph  

Gauff was tactful on this subject after the match, even though Sabalenka’s grunt was often carrying on even as she made contact with the ball. “I don’t think you’re supposed to grunt while the person is hitting,” added Gauff. I think that’s just how she plays tennis.” For Sabalenka, this match was an opportunity to take revenge for last year’s …

Coco Gauff loses Australian Open semifinal as Aryna Sabalenka blasts her way into final
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Coco Gauff loses Australian Open semifinal as Aryna Sabalenka blasts her way into final

New York Times  

Coco Gauff’s run at the Australian Open ended in the semifinals on Thursday as the 19-year-old U.S. Open champion ran into a foe who has proven too much for everybody at Melbourne Park in the past two years. Aryna Sabalenka, the big-hitting defending champion from Belarus who crumbled against Gauff and 24,000 delirious fans in the U.S. Open final in …

Sabalenka has Gauff in sights as Grand Slam final beckons
10 months, 4 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 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 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 …

US Open winner Gauff to play Australian Open titleholder Sabalenka in semifinals
11 months 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 …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka smashes Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka demolished 28th seed Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 on Friday to surge into the fourth round of the Australian Open with the loss of just six games in the tournament so far. The Belarusian second seed, who won her maiden Grand Slam crown in Melbourne last year, is seeking to become the first woman to retain her …

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open. Coco Gauff also advances easily
11 months ago

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open. Coco Gauff also advances easily

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and U.S. Open winner Coco Gauff swept to commanding wins at the Australian Open on Friday to reach the fourth round. “Last year, Iga won so many sets 6-0 and this is one of the goals, to try to get closer to her,” Sabalenka joked. Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva continued her remarkable Australian Open …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic survived a huge test Wednesday to stay on track at the Australian Open but sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians. “Hopefully I can find a way to build on this as the tournament progresses.” The hard-earned win put him into a showdown next with Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round

The Hindu  

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her Australian Open title defence with another comfortable victory as the Belarusian beat 16-year-old Czech Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-2 to move into the third round on Wednesday. Playing a second straight qualifier, Sabalenka did not have it all her way early in the opening set on Rod Laver Arena and swapped breaks with her opponent …

Australian Open 2024: Maria Sakkari passes 'emotional' barrier after breaking streak of first round exits
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Maria Sakkari passes 'emotional' barrier after breaking streak of first round exits

India Today  

Maria Sakkari said that she was happy after snapping her streak of three losses on the trot in the first round of Grand Slams. On Sunday, January 13, Sakkari beat Japan’s Nao Hibino 6-4, 6-1 at the Rod Laver Arena and made her way through to the second round of the Australian Open. Thereafter, Sakkari lost to Karolina Muchova, Marta …

Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka win on historic day one at Melbourne Park
11 months, 1 week ago

Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka win on historic day one at Melbourne Park

ABC  

Novak Djokovic acknowledged that he was far from his best after being pushed all the way by Croatian teenager Dino Prižmić on the first day of the Australian Open. Galan 4-2 Kubler - the backhand lets him down now though again with an unforced error Galan 4-2 Kubler - the backhand lets him down now though again with an unforced …

Sabalenka raring to go at Australian Open despite Brisbane blip
11 months, 1 week ago

Sabalenka raring to go at Australian Open despite Brisbane blip

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open preparations hit a speed bump with her defeat in Sunday’s Brisbane International final but the Belarusian has already put that loss in her rearview mirror and cannot wait to launch her Melbourne Park title defence. But her 15-match winning streak in Australia came to an end with her 6-0 6-3 defeat by familiar foe Elena Rybakina, …

Sabalenka adopts fresh approach in defense of Melbourne crown
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka adopts fresh approach in defense of Melbourne crown

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka is not one to rest on her laurels and has been hard at work in the offseason as she looks to improve on her stellar 2023, starting with her first defense of a Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The 25-year-old Belarusian took a knock at the weekend when Elena Rybakina, her opponent in last year's Melbourne …

Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch

Firstpost  

Brisbane: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka swept past Victoria Azarenka on Saturday into a Brisbane International final against world number four Elena Rybakina, setting up a replay of last year’s Australian Open decider. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 5-2, including a three-set win in the Australian Open final last year that earned her a maiden Grand Slam title. “It’s an amazing start …

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