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beIN SPORTS France condemned an on-air remark about Aryna Sabalenka’s appearance during the 2026 WTA Finals. The commentator remains unidentified.
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Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final to win her first Australian Open title, overcoming early setbacks and seizing the decisive moments at Rod Laver Arena.
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Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open final with a composed straight-sets win over Jessica Pegula, earning another shot at world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and a chance to rewrite the ending of last year’s Melbourne classic.
![Coco Gauff advances to the fourth round as she continues her Grand Slam campaign in Australia. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_584-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff recovered from a slow start to defeat fellow American Hailey Baptiste and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21, defeating Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka will next face Emma Raducanu or Anastasia Potapova.
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Aryna Sabalenka captured her 22nd career singles title and second consecutive Brisbane International crown by defeating Marta Kostyuk.
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Aryna Sabalenka booked another Brisbane International final after overpowering Karolina Muchova, continuing a remarkable run on Australian courts ahead of the Australian Open.
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Marta Kostyuk pulled off back-to-back wins over top-10 opponents to reach the semifinals at the Brisbane International, where she will meet Jessica Pegula.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday, Jan. 9, defeating Madison Keys in a straight-set rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both delivered straight-set wins to move into the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, sharpening their form ahead of the Australian Open.