Melbourne, January 18, 2026 – World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a strong statement, defeating French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in straight sets on Sunday. The match, part of the night session at Rod Laver Arena, saw Sabalenka hit 23 winners to secure a 6-4, 6-1 victory in 1 hour and 16 minutes.
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Mirra Andreeva storms into Adelaide International quarterfinals
World No. 8 Mirra Andreeva delivered a commanding performance at the Adelaide International on Tuesday night, defeating Czech player Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to secure her place in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open warm-up event.
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Aryna Sabalenka claims 22nd career title at Brisbane International
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won her 22nd career singles title and the first of 2026 by defeating Marta Kostyuk in the Brisbane International final on Sunday.
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Aryna Sabalenka focused on improvement, not revenge, ahead of Australian Open 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has said she isn’t seeking revenge after last year’s shock Australian Open final loss to American Madison Keys. The Belarusian superstar had aimed to become the first woman since Martina Hingis to win three consecutive Australian Opens, but Keys secured her maiden Grand Slam title with an inspired performance on Rod Laver Arena.
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Jannik Sinner defends Six Kings Slam title with dominant win over Carlos Alcaraz
Riyadh, October 19, 2025 – World No. 2 Jannik Sinner of Italy successfully defended his title at the 2025 Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament, defeating World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in straight sets on Saturday night.
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Sinner defeats Djokovic to reach Six Kings Slam 2025 final
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 17, 2025 – Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament after defeating Serbian legend Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Thursday night.
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Sabalenka aims for fourth Wuhan Open title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is back in central China, determined to capture a record-extending fourth title at the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open.
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Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury
World No. 1 women’s tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has officially pulled out of the upcoming China Open, tournament organizers confirmed on Tuesday.
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US Open glory: Alcaraz downs Sinner in final
New York – Carlos Alcaraz once again proved his dominance on the biggest stage as he defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to claim the US Open men’s singles title on Sunday.
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Sabalenka makes history with US Open title defense
Washington, September 7, 2025 – World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka once again showed her dominance on the biggest stage, successfully defending her US Open women’s singles title with a commanding 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over American Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s final.
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