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The Sensation: Defeated the World Number One in the Final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was supposed to make history. But then American Madison Keys shone and delivered a super upset in the final of the Australian Open in tennis.

The Sensation: Defeated the World Number One in the Final

Sabalenka beat her best friend – faces Keys in the final

Martina Hingis is the last to win the women's Australian Open three years in a row. A feat that is on track to be repeated – if Aryna Sabalenka lives up to her position as world number one this weekend.

Sabalenka beat her best friend – faces Keys in the final

Sabalenka reaches final – chasing third straight win

Aryna Sabalenka made short work of Spaniard Paula Badosa in the semifinal of the Australian Open. The Belarusian won in two straight sets – 6–4, 6–2 – and is chasing her third straight victory in Melbourne in a few days.

Sabalenka reaches final – chasing third straight win

Gauff: "Disappointed but not crushed"

The American and world number three Coco Gauff is, unexpectedly, out of the Australian Open. She lost the quarterfinal to Paula Badosa, Spain, in two straight sets.

Gauff: "Disappointed but not crushed"

Sabalenka storms on after crushing win

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and American starlet Coco Gauff are both through to the quarterfinals in the Australian Open. .

Sabalenka storms on after crushing win

The World's Criticism: "The Balls are Heavy"

The world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is through to the third round of the Australian Open, although after a lot of trouble. American Coco Gauff is also still in the tournament.

The World's Criticism: "The Balls are Heavy"

Sabalenka advances – chasing her third consecutive title

She won in 2023 and 2024. Now Aryna Sabalenka is going for her third consecutive title in the Grand Slam tournament Australian Open.

Sabalenka advances – chasing her third consecutive title

Superstars avoid early duel

Novak Djokovic can exhale. Jannik Sinner too.

Superstars avoid early duel

The Star at the Front in Ukraine: "Our Heroes"

The Ukrainian tennis star Elena Svitolina has been clear in her stance against the war in her home country. Now the 30-year-old has also taken herself to the front in Kharkiv – where she showed up with both rocket launchers and machine guns.

The Star at the Front in Ukraine: "Our Heroes"

Sabalenka wins as Swiatek loses

Iga Swiatek's loss to Coco Gauff in the WTA finals in tennis means that Aryna Sabalenka will end 2024 as world number one. At the same time, Sabalenka gets revenge from last year when the Belarusian was world number one all the way to the WTA finals, but was knocked off the throne when the Pole Swiatek won the finals.

Sabalenka wins as Swiatek loses

Sabalenka new world number one – after nearly a year

Aryna Sabalenka is the new world number one in tennis again, after Iga Swiatek had held the top spot for eleven months. In the latest WTA ranking, Belarusian Sabalenka now leads with 41 points over Polish Swiatek.

Sabalenka new world number one – after nearly a year

Sabalenka wins US Open after tough times: "Proud"

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka took home her third grand slam title and won this year's US Open after defeating Jessica Pegula, USA, in the final. This follows a tough recent period that has been marked by injuries and sorrow.

Sabalenka wins US Open after tough times: "Proud"

Tough final awaits for Pegula: "Chance for revenge"

Five out of seven matches have ended in defeat. Now Jessica Pegula is seeking revenge against Aryna Sabalenka.

Tough final awaits for Pegula: "Chance for revenge"

"Treats are on me"

The Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka jokes about how she will get the audience on her side in the US Open semifinal against home favorite Emma Navarro – through bribes: > Put the drinks on me tonight if you're going to cheer for me, she says to the audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Sabalenka defeated Chinese OS winner Zheng Qinwen 6–1, 6–2 in the quarterfinals and will face American Emma Navarro in the semifinals.

"Treats are on me"

Won six straight games – clear for historic semi

You can reach your first Grand Slam semifinal in different ways. Emma Navarro chose a spectacular comeback.

Won six straight games – clear for historic semi

Reigning champion eliminated – after 60 mistakes

The winning streak is over for reigning champion Coco Gauff, who was knocked out of the US Open in the fourth round after 60 own mistakes. I never want to lose like this again, says the American.

Reigning champion eliminated – after 60 mistakes

Djokovic knocked out of US Open: "Terrible match"

The reigning champion Novak Djokovic is out of the US Open after losing to Alexei Popyrin from Australia in the third round, 4–6, 4–6, 6–2, 4–6. Just a terrible match from my side.

Djokovic knocked out of US Open: "Terrible match"

The reigning champion advances – turned around and won

The reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff was at a disadvantage after the first set. But then the American showed her class and turned the tables, winning against Elina Svitolina, 2–1 in sets.

The reigning champion advances – turned around and won

Reigning Champion Knocked Out Directly

Wimbledon continues to offer surprises already in the first round. Yesterday, world number eight Qinwen Zheng was knocked out by qualifying player Lulu Sun, and today came the next major upset.

Reigning Champion Knocked Out Directly

World No. 3 Withdraws from Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon – two hours before the world star was to enter the tournament. "I'm devastated to have to tell you all that I won't be able to play The Championships this year.

World No. 3 Withdraws from Wimbledon

New injuries ahead of Wimbledon – world number three breaks down

Under Thursday, the reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova broke off her match in Berlin due to injury. Now, world number three Aryna Sabalenka, four Elena Rybakina and eight Ons Jabeur have met the same fate – just over a week before Wimbledon.

New injuries ahead of Wimbledon – world number three breaks down

World No 3 skips Olympic Games

World No 3 Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus, is skipping the Olympics in Paris. This year's Australian Open winner is prioritising rest and preparation instead for the hard court season.

World No 3 skips Olympic Games

The 17-year-old's success – on to the semifinal

17-year-old Mirra Andreeva is through to the semifinals in the French Championships. The Russian prodigy upset Aryna Sabalenka, the world's second-ranked player from Belarus, in the quarterfinals and advanced.

The 17-year-old's success – on to the semifinal

World number five knocked out – lost to de Minaur

He won the first set – but then the French Open ended for Daniil Medvedev. The Russian fell in the round of 16 against Australian Alex de Minaur with a 1–3 set score.

World number five knocked out – lost to de Minaur