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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

Women’s semi-finals Talking Points and analysis, Qinwen Zheng into final as huge China audience back in love with tennis, Sinner vs Djokovic preview

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Qinwen Zheng watching Li Na win the Australian Open ten years ago.

[ad_1] An instant after clinching a berth in her first grand slam final in Melbourne, ascending Chinese star Qinwen Zheng raised her arms in triumph before pumping her fists in sheer delight. The 21-year-old had just produced another superb performance to end the fairytale run of Dayana Yastremska, a qualifier from Ukraine who played the … Read more

Why tennis balls are yellow is largely thanks to Sir David Attenborough

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Rafael Nadal holds yellow tennis balls. Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

[ad_1] Yellow tennis balls are ubiquitous on TV screens — especially during Australian Open season. But it wasn’t always that way. The story of how tennis balls went from white to yellow is an intriguing one, with British broadcaster and biologist Sir David Attenborough playing a key role. Lawn tennis has its origins in medieval … Read more