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Sabalenka to Andreeva: Five women to watch at the Australian Open

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MELBOURNE — World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will be hot favourite to secure an Australian Open hat-trick, having won the past two years at Melbourne Park.In-form Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are her biggest threats, but Zheng Qinwen could be primed for a Slam breakthrough after a stellar 2024, while emerging talent Mirra Andreeva could upset some top names.AFP Sport highlights five

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Andreeva dishes on coach

17-year-old Mirra Andreeva gives a hilarious interview about coach Conchita Martínez after her Australian Open first-round win.

3 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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Mirra Andreeva cruises into 2nd round at Melbourne Park

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva and 2024 Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng are through to the second round on a rain-interrupted day one at Melbourne Park.

3 months ago·Australia

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Sabalenka to Andreeva: Five women to watch at the Australian Open

3 months ago·Amman, Jordan

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TennisUpToDate.com

The battle for WTA No. 1: Sabalenka to defend her position as Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek join the Race

With the start of the Australian Open, several players face significant point defences in the WTA Ranking, reigniting the battle for world No. 1. Aryna Sabalenka must defend 2,000 points from her 2024 title win, putting her at a disadvantage compared to Iga Swiatek, who currently ranks above the Bel...

3 months ago

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Tennis Tonic

"R2 exit pending then!" - Fans not hopeful of Raducanu's chances at the Australian Open - Tennis Tonic - News, Predictions, H2H, Live Scores, stats

After recovering from a back spasm that disturbed her preparations, Emma Raducanu says she is prepared to compete against the best in the world at the Australian Open. The British number two has not participated in a competitive match since representing her country at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November, and she enters the season’s first Grand Slam. Raducanu experienced the spasm while bending to tie her shoelace, forcing her to leave Au…

3 months ago

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Tennis-Sabalenka chases third Australian Open crown - Regional Media News

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The first round of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Sunday, with the world’s top players competing for glory in the year’s first Grand Slam. Aryna Sabalenka, who is going for a third straight title at Melbourne Park, faces Sloane Stephens while men’s world number two Alexander Zverev launches another bid for his first Grand Slam crown when he takes on wildcard Lucas Pouille. TOP WOMEN’S MATCH: SABALENKA V STEPHENS…

3 months ago

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