Australian Open 2025: Who are the other women's contenders to look out for?
The following are the dark horses for the women's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday:
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Rybakina defends former coach Vukov after provisional WTA ban
BENGALURU : Elena Rybakina defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the governing body of women's tennis pending an investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct, saying on Saturday he had not mistreated her.
Iga Swiatek Leads Poland To Thumping Win In United Cup, Big Star Suffers Shock Exit
Iga Swiatek romped to an emphatic victory in her season-opening match at the United Cup Monday, but Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed as Kazakhstan upset Greece to make the knockout round of the mixed-team tournament. Five-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek was on court for the first time since news broke in late November that she served a one-month ban for a doping violation. But the Pole quickly shook off any nerves in Sydney with a 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of Norway's Malene Helgo.
Working with Murray both surprising and exciting, says Djokovic
Novak Djokovic described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone but said he could not be more excited by the prospect of the two former world number ones working together.
Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray caught 'off guard' with Australian Open coaching offer
Novak Djokovic has revealed Andy Murray was caught "off-guard" after he offered the retired Scottish tennis hero the chance to coach him at the 2025 Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic hires former rival Andy Murray as new coach - ESPN
Novak Djokovic announced that he has hired longtime rival Andy Murray to be his new coach ahead of the 2025 season.
Murray to coach long-term rival Djokovic at Australian Open
Andy Murray has made the shock decision to coach his long-time rival Novak Djokovic during the Australian Open.
Ivanisevic says he needed a U-turn after leaving Djokovic's team
Goran Ivanisevic said he never envisioned himself coaching on the WTA Tour but decided to join up with 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina because he "needed a U-turn" after parting ways with Novak Djokovic.