Home wildcards win Australian Open men's doubles title
Wildcard home duo Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler won a first Grand Slam crown with victory in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open on Saturday.
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Rybakina says struggled under Sabalenka ‘pressure’ in final loss
MELBOURNE: Elena Rybakina said she struggled with the “pressure” and aggression from Aryna Sabalenka in falling to defeat in the Australian Open final on Saturday. The Russian-born Kazakh gave as good as she got over three pulsating sets at Melbourne Park before losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the face of some ferocious hitting from fifth seed Sabalenka. Rybakina, who has one of the most potent serves in women’s tennis and some of the fiercest groundstrokes, powered down nine aces and 31 winners over two hours and 28 minutes of punch and counter-punch.
Flyhalf Garbisi named in Italy squad for Six Nations opener
Italy have named flyhalf Paolo Garbisi in their squad for their first two Six Nations matches against France and England after he recovered from a knee problem that had threatened his participation in the tournament.
Perth Scorchers overcome Sydney Sixers to secure BBL final berth
PERTH :The Perth Scorchers managed to blunt an in-form Steve Smith and choke the Sydney Sixers on Saturday, advancing directly to the Big Bash League (BBL) final by way of a seven-wicket victory at home.
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka registers come-from-behind win over Elena Rybakina to secure maiden Grand Slam title
The 24-year-old registered a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the Kazakh 22nd seed Rybakina in a thrilling final between two of the most exciting power-hitters in the women's game at the Rod Laver Arena. The finale between Sabalenka and Rybakina lasted close to two and a half hours.
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat Elena Rybakina and win maiden grand slam at Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to defeat Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and claim her first grand slam title in a terrific Australian Open final.
Tsitsipas - Melbourne finalist who was 'a few breaths from dying'
Stefanos Tsitsipas will become Greece's first Grand Slam champion and a world number one if he wins the Australian Open final on Sunday -- he will have his father to thank if he does.
Sabalenka claims Australian Open crown with win over Elena Rybakina
Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.