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Aryna Sabalenka def Zheng Qinwen in women’s final analysis, new queen of Melbourne Park, best player in the world

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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates a point during their Women's Singles Final match against Qinwen Zheng of China during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

[ad_1] So dynamic has Aryna Sabalenka been throughout this Australian Open, it is possible her successful title defence is a step towards establishing a dynasty at Melbourne Park. After Novak Djokovic’s dominant reign on Rod Laver Arena was ended by Italian sensation Jannik Sinner, the Belarusian ensured one championship defence this year when defeating first-time … Read more

Dayana Yastremska says Ukraine teen shaking hands with Russian rival was “confused, Ukraine-Russia conflict, handshake, latest, updates

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[ad_1] Dayana Yastremska claimed a Ukrainian teenager that shook hands with her Russian opponent “just got too emotional and confused” as tensions remain high between players from both nations. Yelyzaveta Kotliar, a 16-year-old from Ukraine, broke ranks by shaking the hand of Russia’s Vlada Mincheva after the latter won 6-2, 6-4 in their Round One … Read more

Novak Djokovic night match advantage, schedule snub, why he doesn’t like playing in daytime, latest tennis news

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[ad_1] When you tune into Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open quarter-final on Tuesday, you’ll be looking at something different – even if it isn’t obvious. After all, the world No.1 has spent a whole lot of time on Rod Laver Arena. In fact he’s the greatest player in the history of the venue, at 78-7 – … Read more

Sloane Stephens says WTA would handle Alexander Zverev domestic abuse allegations differently

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[ad_1] American star Sloane Stephens says the women’s tour would not have allowed a player facing the same allegations as Alexander Zverev to have his prominent position on a representative council. Stephens said a different administration would have prevented Zverev from holding the position while his May trial awaits over allegations of “physically abusing a … Read more

Alex de Minaur vs Flavio Cobolli score, start time, next opponent, draw, Storm Hunter, latest tennis news

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[ad_1] Alex de Minaur is hoping to become the first Aussie male to make three straight fourth-round appearances at Melbourne Park since Lleyton Hewitt as he faces Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli. Live updates! The No.10 seed has been gifted a kind run into the third round, dropping a set to Milos Raonic but then seeing … Read more

Novak Djokovic’s ‘special relationship’ with a tree in Melbourne revealed at Australian Open

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[ad_1] Men’s World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has a “special relationship” with a tree in Melbourne, which he says he has been going to for about 15 years to help meditate and ground himself during the Australian Open. After defeating Aussie Alexei Popyrin 6-3 4-6 7-6 6-3on Wednesday night on Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic addressed … Read more

Day 3 Talking Points and analysis, fans moving into seats rule change, player reaction, party court, Alexander Zverev domestic abuse allegations

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[ad_1] The courtside microphones pick up almost everything a player says and on Tuesday at Melbourne Park the chatter was all about the movement of patrons in the stands. Prior to her clash against Sofia Kenin, world No.1 Iga Swiatek quizzed the umpire as to a perceived change introduced in Melbourne allowing fans into the … Read more

Naomi Osaka’s mid-match antics raise eyebrows, result, video

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[ad_1] Naomi Osaka’s return to the Australian Open came to an early end as the four-time grand slam winner was knocked out in the first round. Osaka was up against it taking on 16th seed Caroline Garcia and it proved too much to overcome as she fell 6-4, 7-6. Stream Over 50 Sports Live & … Read more