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Sinner begins Australian Open title defence against Jarry, Sabalenka…

Jannik Sinner begins defence of his Australian Open title against Nicolas Jarry and women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka faces 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens as the draw for the year’s first Grand Slam was made at Melbourne Park on Thursday.  Novak Djokovic goes to the wire for his second Australian Open title in record time and 25th Grand Slam title against the US wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, but he isn’t going to make it to the Melbourne Park final easily.  Third round: Djokovic may

Women draw: Sabalenka, Gauff on semifinal collision course

World No1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in for a nasty shock as she tries to become the first woman since Martina Hingis to rack up an AO hat-trick in 26 years.  Sabalenka plays Sloane Stephens (last major champion) and a scheduled quarterfinal against No.5 Zheng Qinwen (replay of last year’s Australian Open final).  Then she might square up to Coco Gauff in an explosive semifinal, the same round where the two champs clashed here 12 months ago.  Sabalenka came into Brisbane as the
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Sabalenka Defeats Pegula to Win Cincinnati Open

In an exhilarating display of power and precision, Aryna Sabalenka clinched the title at the Cincinnati Open, overpowering American Jessica Pegula with a commanding performance. The final, held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, showcased her relentless drive and formidable skill, as she defeated Pegula 6-3, 6-4 to capture her third title of the season. A Dominant Performance From the very first serve, she aggressive play set the tone for the match. The Belarusian star, known for her powerful groundstrokes and imposing presence

Serena, Sabalenka set up Australian Open showdown

As it turned out for Serena Williams and Aryna Sabalenka on Friday in Melbourne, it's not how you win — it's just that you do. Seven-time AO champion Williams needed to battle past a determined effort from Russian teenager Anastasia Potapova, 7-6(5), 6-2, saving two set points in the first set and overcoming 31 unforced errors to set an enticing fourth-round meeting against the Belarusian No.1. Earlier in the day on Rod Laver Arena, Sabalenka eased to a 6-3, 6-1 win over Williams'