Canadians are competing alongside Russians at the judo world championships
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Exclusive: Aryna Sabalenka says No. 1 ranking 'not priority' and reveals 'different approach' after Grand Slam win
Aryna Sabalenka says the focus remains on titles not rankings despite getting nearer to world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. The Belarusian has enjoyed a stellar start to 2023 after winning her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open and currently holds four more victories than any other player on the WTA Tour.
Aryna Sabalenka dismisses Serena Williams comparisons before Italian Open, talks 'intense' Iga Swiatek rivalry
Aryna Sabalenka has dismissed comparisons between herself and Serena Williams heading into the Rome Masters. The 25-year-old has made a blistering start to 2023 after winning the Madrid Open with a superb 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the final, avenging her defeat to the same opponent in the Stuttgart Open in April. Ad It had led to some comparing the powerful Belarusian with the 23-time Grand Slam winner, but Sabalenka refused to be drawn on those suggestions.
Canada's Fernandez eliminated by Sasnovich in 1st round of Italian Open
Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Italian Open tennis tournament after a 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 loss to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in first-round action in Rome on Tuesday.
'Not super boring': Sabalenka earns Swiatek revenge to win Madrid title
World number two Aryna Sabalenka played a superb attacking game to beat Iga Swiatek in the Madrid Open final on Saturday for her first win on clay against her top-ranked rival.
World Athletics offers funding to help Ukraine train for world championships this summer
Dozens of Ukrainian track and field athletes and officials preparing for their world championships in August can get funding for training camps, World Athletics said on Monday.
Russians return to judo competition at worlds while Ukraine boycotts
Russians returned to international judo competition on Sunday for the first time in nearly a year at the world championships in Qatar as Ukraine boycotted the key Olympic qualifier.
Sabalenka hoping to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Swiatek after Madrid win
Aryna Sabalenka beat world number one Iga Swiatek to win the Madrid Open in the pair's second clash in a final this year, with the Belarusian saying she hopes their burgeoning rivalry will continue to enthral tennis fans throughout the season.