Sabalenka closes in on Swiatek in WTA rankings
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka climbed to second in the new WTA rankings released on Monday after claiming her first Grand Slam title as Poland’s Iga Swiatek retained top spot.
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Rybakina meets Sabalenka in clash of big hitters for Australian Open crown
MELBOURNE: Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina began her Australian Open campaign on the outer courts at Melbourne Park but the 22nd seed is now just one step away from winning her second major on Saturday (Jan 28), with only fellow big-hitter Aryna Sabalenka standing in her way.
Wheelchair tennis team intensify training ahead ITF qualifiers
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Shabab Al-Ahli top UAE Pro League standings at season’s halfway point
Leonardo Jardim’s Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Club claimed the ADNOC Pro League’s lead at the halfway stage when another sizeable international hiatus ended with a flurry of red cards and eye-opening performances.
Second seed Jabeur sent packing by Vondrousova in second round
MELBOURNE: Second seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the second round of the Australian Open after an error-strewn display in a 6-1 5-7 6-1 loss to former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova on Thursday (Jan 19).
Flying Eagles, Zambia’s junior team agree two friendly matches
Seven-time African champions, Flying Eagles of Nigeria, will take on their Zambian counterparts in two friendly games in the Nigerian capital city as part of preparations for this year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The tour has been consummated, following a request letter from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on January 13, which met with the ready acceptance of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). Through a letter dated January 14, 2023, Adrian Kashala, FAZ’s General Secretary, said the Zambian football-ruling body was agreeable to the proposal. The proposal for the tour includes FAZ flying the Junior Chipolopolo to Nigeria, while the NFF will bear the cost of accommodation, feeding and other logistics for the Zambia delegation.
Australian Open 2023: order of play on Thursday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main showcourts on the fourth day of the Australian Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding):