Aus Open: Sabalenka begins title defense with straight sets win over Stephens
Melbourne, Jan 12 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka began her Australian Open title defense with a straight sets 6-3, 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens in the first round here on Sunday. World no. 1 Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman since Martina Hingis to pull off a three-peat in Melbourne. The Swiss […]
Sabalenka holds off Kudermetova to win first Brisbane title
Brisbane, Jan 5 (IANS) Aryna Sabalenka won her second Brisbane International title to enjoy a perfect start to her 2025 WTA Tour season. This was her fourth trophy Down Under since 2023. Sabalenka came back from a set down to defeat the 21-year-old qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women’s singles final to […]
Sabalenka overcomes Putintseva to enter quarterfinals in Brisbane
Brisbane, Jan 2 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Aryna Sabalenka showcased her trademark power and resilience in a challenging third-round encounter, defeating No.15 seed Yulia Putintseva 7-6(2), 6-4 in just under two hours at the Brisbane International WTA event. Sabalenka entered the match as the favourite but was immediately put on the back foot […]
