Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Keys to set up final date with Andreeva
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Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Keys to set up final date with Andreeva

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka needed just 51 minutes to set up a title clash with Russian teen Mirra Andreeva, who beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. The Belarusian admitted she was out for revenge after Keys denied her a third straight Australian Open crown, and she was dialled in from the first ball, roaring through the first set in 23 minutes. Sabalenka was untroubled by the cold, swirling wind on Stadium Court, winning the first 11 games before the misfiring Keys held serve for 5-1 in the second.

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Tennis-Top seeds Zverev and Sabalenka advance at Miami Open
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Tennis-Top seeds Zverev and Sabalenka advance at Miami Open

Hindustan Times  

March 22 - World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men's top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2 6-4 to reach the third round. HT Image Sabalenka, who arrived in Miami fresh off a loss in last week's Indian Wells final, wrapped up the first …

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Miami Open: Kyrgios earns first win in two and half years, Raducanu bounces back

India Today  

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Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
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Tennis-Osaka battles back to advance in Miami

Hindustan Times  

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17-year-old Mirra Andreeva's 'high-school-style' notebook of beaten opponents earns notice en route to Indian Wells win
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17-year-old Mirra Andreeva's 'high-school-style' notebook of beaten opponents earns notice en route to Indian Wells win

Hindustan Times  

Mirra Andreeva has officially announced herself as a talent to be reckoned with in the present, not just the future, by beating some of the top-seeded players in the world, including World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, on her way to the title at Indian Wells on Sunday. "Obsessed with this shot of 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva flicking through the pages of her …

Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'
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Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'

Hindustan Times  

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Who Is Mirra Andreeva? Meet the Teen Star Dominating Women’s Tennis
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Who Is Mirra Andreeva? Meet the Teen Star Dominating Women’s Tennis

The Hindu  

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Russian teen Mirra Andreeva beats top seed Aryna Sabalenka to claim Indian Wells title
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Russian teen Mirra Andreeva beats top seed Aryna Sabalenka to claim Indian Wells title

Hindustan Times  

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Indian Wells: Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim title
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Indian Wells: Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim title

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track. READ | One of the worst sets I have played in my career: Alcaraz after Indian Wells semis loss to Draper …

17-year-old Mirra Andreeva shocks World No. 1 Sabalenka to win Indian Wells crown
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17-year-old Mirra Andreeva shocks World No. 1 Sabalenka to win Indian Wells crown

India Today  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track. Andreeva had lost to Sabalenka twice this year and it looked as though the pattern would repeat itself as the hard-hitting …

Watch: Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka win hearts with hilarious speeches
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Watch: Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka win hearts with hilarious speeches

India Today  

Mirra Andreeva and Aryna Sabalenka served up a few aces of laughter after the Indian Wells final on Sunday, March 16. Aryna Sabalenka after losing to Mirra Andreeva in Indian Wells final “I kind of have a love hate relationship with this place. similar size” pic.twitter.com/0qzam5ZrUH The Tennis Letter March 16, 2025 Sabalenka also congratulated Andreeva for her team and …

Indian Wells: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka to make her the tournament’s youngest champion since 1999
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Indian Wells: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka to make her the tournament’s youngest champion since 1999

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva came back to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament's youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. When she dropped the first set against three-time Grand Slam title winner Sabalenka, Andreeva put her body into the windup after grabbing a ball, then …

Mirra Andreeva's surge continues as 17-year-old Siberian slays world No1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells
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Mirra Andreeva's surge continues as 17-year-old Siberian slays world No1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells

Daily Mail  

From the Arabian to the Californian deserts, Mirra Andreeva’s rampage continues. This extraordinary 17-year-old from Siberia last night defeated world No1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the biggest title of her career in Indian Wells. Andreeva’s titles in Dubai and Indian Wells sit at the 1,000 level just below the Grand Slams. Andreeva requires at least one Grand Slam title before …

Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams
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Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams

LA Times  

Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the winner’s trophy after taking the women’s singles title at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament’s youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. Mirra Andreeva celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka for the BNP Paribas Open women’s singles …

Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva
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Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American 6-0, 6-1 to book an Indian Wells title showdown with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva. "I was hungry," said Sabalenka, who had made no bones about wanting revenge after Keys denied her bid for a third straight Australian Open title in January. The mis-firing Keys finally …

Sabalenka crushes Keys to reach Indian Wells final
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Sabalenka crushes Keys to reach Indian Wells final

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Wells: World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka needed just 51 minutes to set up a title clash with Russian teen Mirra Andreeva, who beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. The …

Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles. The Polish second seed stormed back in the second set, breaking in the first game and levelling the contest when Andreeva’s backhand went wide. In the …

Mirra Andreeva: 17-year-old continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek
1 week, 2 days ago

Mirra Andreeva: 17-year-old continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek

CNN  

CNN — Mirra Andreeva etched her name into the history books once again by reaching the final of Indian Wells. “After she literally killed me in the second set, I was just, well, ‘Okay, might just try to fight,’” Andreeva said after her semifinal victory over Świątek. “I just felt like, I don’t know why I felt so much confidence, …

17-year-old Andreeva advances to Indian Wells final, beating Swiatek in chilly conditions
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17-year-old Andreeva advances to Indian Wells final, beating Swiatek in chilly conditions

New Indian Express  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.: Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament’s youngest finalist since 2001. The 17-year-old Andreeva, seeded ninth, will face top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the final. My serve was great, just felt super comfortable and super confident.” …

Mirra Andreeva shocks Iga Swiatek, youngest to reach Indian Wells final in 24 years
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Mirra Andreeva shocks Iga Swiatek, youngest to reach Indian Wells final in 24 years

India Today  

17-year-old Mirra Andreeva knocked World No.2 Iga Swiatek out to secure a place in the final of the Indian Wells Masters 2025. Earlier on Thursday, Andreeva became the youngest to reach the Indian Wells semis in 20 years after beating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in straight sets. Mirra Andreeva wins an incredible point against Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells. pic.twitter.com/UkFfhcBCdGThe Tennis …

Indian Wells: Russian teen Andreeva focused on the job as WTA ranking rises
1 week, 3 days ago

Indian Wells: Russian teen Andreeva focused on the job as WTA ranking rises

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva’s rise in the WTA rankings has accelerated so quickly that the 17-year-old Russian can’t keep track. 9 -- when she triumphed in Dubai last month to become the youngest-ever WTA 1000 champion, beating Grand Slam champions Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina along the way. “So after every match I play I would check the live rankings to see …

Indian Wells: Swiatek to face Andreeva, Sabalenka meets Keys in semifinals
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Indian Wells: Swiatek to face Andreeva, Sabalenka meets Keys in semifinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek beat Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday, avenging her Olympics semifinal loss to the Paris Games gold medallist to reach the last four at Indian Wells. The top half of the draw will feature another semifinal grudge match as world number one Aryna Sabalenka takes on Australian Open champion Madison Keys -- who denied Sabalenka’s bid …

With Federer-like composure, Mirra Andreeva youngest in 20 years to reach Indian Wells semis
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With Federer-like composure, Mirra Andreeva youngest in 20 years to reach Indian Wells semis

India Today  

17-year-old Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player in 20 years to reach the semi-final of the Indian Wells Masters. Andreeva d. Elina Svitolina 7-5 6-3 at Indian Wells Mirra is into her first-ever Indian Wells Semifinal. pic.twitter.com/9KbNmZIvdNThe Tennis Letter March 13, 2025 Andreeva started her campaign with a dominating win over Varvara Gracheva before taking down Switzerland’s Clara Tauson. Iga …

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek to become youngest Indian Wells finalist in decades
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Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek to become youngest Indian Wells finalist in decades

LA Times  

Mirra Andreeva celebrates during her semifinal victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the BNP Paribas Open’s youngest finalist since 2001. Andreeva ran her tour winning streak to 11 matches and …

Indian Wells: Keys beats Vekic to reach quarters; Bencic stuns Gauff; Sabalenka advances
1 week, 4 days ago

Indian Wells: Keys beats Vekic to reach quarters; Bencic stuns Gauff; Sabalenka advances

The Hindu  

Madison Keys kept her winning streak alive against Donna Vekic 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Wednesday, as fellow American Coco Gauff fell to Swiss wildcard Belinda Bencic and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka rolled through. The Australian Open champion Keys notched her 15th straight victory with seven aces against the 19th seed, recovering from a slow start …

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk
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Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Tuesday. Second seed Swiatek closed it out in 57 minutes with an unreturnable serve to set up a meeting with either Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen of China who beat Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-2. “I’m happy I did that till the end.” Ukrainian …

Indian Wells 2025: Alcaraz storms into last 16, beats Shapovalov in straight sets
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Indian Wells 2025: Alcaraz storms into last 16, beats Shapovalov in straight sets

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz powered past in-form Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Monday to continue his march toward a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat. 4 Taylor Fritz, the Indian Wells champion in 2022, said he “just stopped making super random mistakes” to turn things around in his 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Chilean Alejandro Tabilo. Argentina’s Francisco …

Indian Wells 2025: Gauff, Keys enter fourth round with convincing wins on home soil
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Indian Wells 2025: Gauff, Keys enter fourth round with convincing wins on home soil

The Hindu  

Players battled tricky windy conditions in the California desert, as Americans Coco Gauff, Madison Keys and Ben Shelton gave the home fans plenty to cheer about with compelling third-round victories. Third seed Gauff overcame late nerves to beat Greek Maria Sakkari 7-6, 6-2, getting over the finish line even as she produced six double faults in the final game before …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Shapovalov to reach Indian Wells last 16; Sablenka, Gauff, Keys advance
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Shapovalov to reach Indian Wells last 16; Sablenka, Gauff, Keys advance

Hindustan Times  

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz powered past in-form Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Monday to continue his march toward a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat. In other matches, world number four Taylor Fritz, the Indian Wells champion in 2022, said he "just stopped making super random mistakes" to turn things around in his 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over …

Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek, Rybakina serve bagels to enter fourth round in style
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Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek, Rybakina serve bagels to enter fourth round in style

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain’s Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance. “I had control from the beginning so I’m happy with the performance for sure.” The five-time major champion has not won a title since her …

Indian Wells 2025: Gauff outlasts Uchijima for first win since Australian Open
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Indian Wells 2025: Gauff outlasts Uchijima for first win since Australian Open

The Hindu  

World number three Coco Gauff secured her first match win since the Australian Open on Saturday, scratching out a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 victory over Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima in Indian Wells. She said she would have liked to play better, but after dropping her opening matches in at WTA tournaments in Qatar and Dubai in the wake of her Australian Open …

Indian Wells 2025: Keys, Fritz win in straight sets to sail into third round
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Indian Wells 2025: Keys, Fritz win in straight sets to sail into third round

The Hindu  

Newly-minted Australian Open champion Madison Keys crushed Anastasia Potapova 6-3, 6-0 at Indian Wells on Saturday in her first match as a Grand Slam champion. “Australia was obviously an amazing moment so it’s really nice to be playing at home for my first tournament back at a place I’ve played at so many times in front of some amazing people.” …

Indian Wells 2025: Top seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Tallon Griekspoor in second round
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Indian Wells 2025: Top seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Tallon Griekspoor in second round

The Hindu  

Tallon Griekspoor upset top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 in a marathon second round clash at Indian Wells on Friday. Popular 10th seed Tommy Paul eased past fellow American Tristan Boyer 6-3, 6-1 in front of a packed stands on court three. The 2023 champion, who missed the tournament last year due to illness, will face Britain’s Katie Boulter …

Emma Raducanu crashes out of Indian Wells on emotional return after stalking incident
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Emma Raducanu crashes out of Indian Wells on emotional return after stalking incident

India Today  

Emma Raducanu failed to advance to the second round of the Indian Wells 2025 after losing to Moyuka Uchijima of Japan on Thursday, March 6. Raducanu made her return to a WTA event for the first time since the stalking incident that reduced her to tears during the Dubai Open. During the opening round match in Dubai against Karolina Muchova …

Indian Wells 2025: Naomi Osaka loses to Camila Osorio in first round
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Wells 2025: Naomi Osaka loses to Camila Osorio in first round

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka crashed out of the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Camila Osorio in her first tournament since injury forced her out of the Australian Open. Osorio gained the lone break of the opening set for a 5-4 lead and served it out without a hitch, then broke Osaka to open the second. It …

Indian Wells 2025: Kvitova’s comeback effort falls short in opening round against Gracheva
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Indian Wells 2025: Kvitova’s comeback effort falls short in opening round against Gracheva

The Hindu  

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova lost a tight three-setter in the opening round of Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to France’s Varvara Gracheva. The loss leaves Kvitova searching for her first win since returning to the tour following the birth of her first child in July. Kvitova refused to go quietly, winning three straight games to take …

Naomi Osaka calls Indian Wells loss to Camila Osorio the worst match she has ever played
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Naomi Osaka calls Indian Wells loss to Camila Osorio the worst match she has ever played

New York Times  

Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more time. On social media, she later described the defeat as the “worst match I’ve ever played in my life.” Osaka, ranked 56th, …

Indian Wells 2025 Draw Explained: Djokovic & Alcaraz Set for High-Stakes QuarterFinal Clash!
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Indian Wells 2025 Draw Explained: Djokovic & Alcaraz Set for High-Stakes QuarterFinal Clash!

The Hindu  

The stage is set for the Indian Wells Masters, with the draw revealing several high-stakes matchups. Here’s a breakdown of the key storylines: Men’s Draw: Alcaraz, Djokovic on a Collision Course - Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to win his third consecutive Indian Wells title, a rare feat in the tournament’s history. - Other potential quarterfinal clashes: - Alexander Zverev vs. …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Sabalenka blames lack of focus for exit
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Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Sabalenka blames lack of focus for exit

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka blamed a lack of focus and motivation for her last-16 defeat at the Dubai Championships, where she fell 6-3, 6-2 to world number 38 Clara Tauson. Three time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka started her season with a title in Brisbane but has struggled for form after failing to win a third consecutive Australian Open last …

Qatar Open 2025: World number one Sabalenka exits in second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: World number one Sabalenka exits in second round

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. This was Sabalenka’s first match since losing the Australian Open final in three sets to Madison Keys in January. The 26th-ranked Alexandrova picked herself up after going one set down to level in the second - but not before an unscheduled …

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ‘fully recovered’ from Australian Open final loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ‘fully recovered’ from Australian Open final loss

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she has put her Australian Open final defeat to Madison Keys behind her as she shifts her focus to the ongoing Middle East swing. I think right now I’m fully recovered after that tough match.” Sabalenka is back competing at the Qatar Open which started Sunday for the first time since 2022. “The schedule …

Sabalenka fully recovered from Australian Open final loss
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Sabalenka fully recovered from Australian Open final loss

Deccan Chronicle  

Doha: World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she has put her Australian Open final defeat to Madison Keys behind her as she shifts her focus to the ongoing Middle East swing. A champion in Doha in 2020, Sabalenka says she'll be treating these back-to-back tournaments in the Gulf as a warm-up for next month'' 'Sunshine Doubles', which consists of 1000 …

MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125 | Sahaja goes down fighting to Tararudee
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125 | Sahaja goes down fighting to Tararudee

The Hindu  

Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee advanced to the second round of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli at the Cricket Club of India on Monday. However, Tararudee quickly bounced back, capitalising on Sahaja’s errors. Earlier in the day, the top-seeded German Tatjana Maria, a semifinalist at Wimbledon 2022, had to withdraw before …

​Wide open: On the Australian Open
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​Wide open: On the Australian Open

The Hindu  

The 2025 Australian Open has pushed world tennis into hitherto uncharted territories. Jannik Sinner’s straight sets victory over Alexander Zverev made him the first man other than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to defend his maiden Major title this century. Among women, Madison Keys may have become yet another first-time Major champion, but the presence of No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and …

Australian Open champion Madison Keys back into women’s top 10 with 3 other Americans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open champion Madison Keys back into women’s top 10 with 3 other Americans

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Open women’s champion Madison Keys returned to her career-best ranking on Monday and joins three other American women in the WTA top 10, while men’s champion Jannik Sinner maintained his significant lead atop the ATP list. 2 Paola Badosa rose two places to round out the top 10 after her semifinal run at Melbourne Park. 1 …

How Madison Keys tamed Aryna Sabalenka: Win or lose, I'd be proud of myself
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Madison Keys tamed Aryna Sabalenka: Win or lose, I'd be proud of myself

India Today  

Madison Keys said that she went into the Australian Open 2025 women’s singles final against Aryna Sabalenka with a nothing-to-loss attitude. On Saturday, January 25, the 29-year-old Keys won her maiden Grand Slam title after beating World No.1 Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in front of a packed house at the Rod Laver Arena. I felt like I was a lot …

Australian Open quick hits: Sabalenka 'hates' her team as Keys makes good
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open quick hits: Sabalenka 'hates' her team as Keys makes good

ABC  

Madison Keys exorcises some grand slam demons as a rare underdog making good in Melbourne, while Aryna Sabalenka comes to terms with losing at the Australian Open. The moment Keys's backhand winner ripped past to deny Sabalenka a third straight Australian Open crown, the Belarusian looked up at her box and she delivered some home truths. A rare underdog story …

Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka rues tactical errors in Melbourne final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka rues tactical errors in Melbourne final

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka said trying to out-muscle a similarly powerful Madison Keys in the Australian Open final was the wrong approach and she should have been more tactical after her bid to claim a third straight title at the Grand Slam ended in failure. American 19th seed Keys produced some stunning ball-striking in the title clash at Rod Laver Arena to …

Aryna Sabalenka smashes racket after Australian Open final defeat to Madison Keys
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka smashes racket after Australian Open final defeat to Madison Keys

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Afterwards, Sabalenka …

Sabalenka explains why she smashed racquet in anger, walked off in controversial Australian Open meltdown: ‘Needed to…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka explains why she smashed racquet in anger, walked off in controversial Australian Open meltdown: ‘Needed to…’

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't Aryna Sabalenka's day as she failed to match Martina Hingis’ record of three consecutive Australian Open titles. Aryna Sabalenka explains her behaviour Then later, she was brought back for the closing ceremony, and seemed to be in better control of her emotions as she congratulated Keys. She said, “There definitely was a bit of frustration because I was …

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