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Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player, currently ranked world No. 1. Known for her powerful, aggressive game featuring booming serves and explosive groundstrokes, she has achieved significant global success. Her accomplishments include three Grand Slam singles titles: the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024, and the US Open in 2024. She is also a former world No. 1 in doubles, securing two Grand Slam doubles titles.
Zheng Qinwen returns a forehand shot to Linda Noskova during a women’s singles match at the China Open in September. Photo: AP
Australian Open

China’s Zheng Qinwen out of Australian Open, says not fit enough to compete

Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch and revenge, but with rule change

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

ATP

Kyrgios, Sabalenka see only positives in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

Pair defend exhibition in Dubai, saying “It was a great fight, it was interesting to watch and it brought more eyes on tennis”.

Aryna Sabalenka (left), her goddaughter Nicole, and Nick Kyrgios celebrate at a packed Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Photo: AFP
ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: women in charge, Shaquille O’Neal and Aryna Sabalenka

In the latest issue, we talk to Hong Kong women CEOs, basketball legend turned global businessman Shaquille O’Neal, and world tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

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Athletes

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

Aryna Sabalenka strikes a pose at the Regent Hong Kong hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, on October 14. Photo: Jelly Tse
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Wuhan Open: Raducanu certain she is moving in right direction after painful losses

Briton is eager to stay positive on her debut in tournament, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is hoping to win for fourth straight time.

Britain’s Emma Raducanu will make her Wuhan Open debut with a match against American Ann Li. Photo: Reuters
Zheng Qinwen

Local star Zheng Qinwen out of Wuhan Open, but Aryna Sabalenka to defend title

Chinese world No 9, who pulled out injured from China Open, says her body ‘has not returned to its best condition’ after elbow surgery.

Zheng Qinwen retired injured from her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the China Open on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

US Open (tennis)

US Open champion Sabalenka hails mindset change after grand slam heartbreaks

Belarusian defends title at Flushing Meadows with straight sets win over Anisimova for first major of 2025.

US Open (tennis)

Naomi Osaka rues missing out on final Labubu after US Open exit

Japanese superstar, who lost her semi-final, had been carrying a different version of the popular plush toy to each of her matches.

Naomi Osaka walks onto the court for her US Open semi-final against Amanda Anisimova on Thursday with a Labubu doll hanging from her bag. Photo: AP
US Open (tennis)

Naomi Osaka ‘can’t be mad or upset’ after US Open run halted by Anisimova

American edges a match lasting almost three hours, denying Osaka a first grand slam final since 2021.

Amanda Anisimova (left) consoles Naomi Osaka after their semi-final in New York. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Tennis Association

Tennis stars Kyrgios, Sabalenka could clash in Hong Kong in ‘Battle of Sexes’

Injury-ravaged Australian Nick Kyrgios says he would not even need to ‘try 100 per cent’ to beat women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen join big guns in kicking off second round

Filipino Eala will battle Spain’s Cristina Busca, while Indonesian Tjen faces former champion Emma Raducanu in New York.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Mirra Andreeva, the tennis star who didn’t realise she beat Emma Navarro

Andreeva did not immediately realise she had won the match against world No 10 Navarro at Wimbledon on Monday – here’s what to know about the tennis superstar in the making.

Russia’s Mirra Andreeva celebrates winning her match against Emma Navarro of the US on July 7. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sabalenka beats Raducanu, Alcaraz marches on, Keys and Osaka crash out

World No 1 edges British No 1 in a tense Centre Court battle as Norrie and Kartal keep alive UK hopes as seeds continue to perish.

Wimbledon

Osaka ready to spread her Wimbledon wings after downing Zheng conqueror Siniakova

Naomi Osaka has never been past the third round in SW19, but victory over Katerina Siniakova has her dreaming of more as seeds fall like flies.

Wimbledon

No 1 seed Sabalenka sees off Bouzkova to reach third round of Wimbledon

Three-time major champion, who has never been beyond semi-finals at Wimbledon, has golden chance to win first grass court grand slam title.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus beat Marie Bouzkova of Czech Republic in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Fame and celebrity

Meet tennis star Carson Branstine, who’s making her Wimbledon debut this summer

Branstine used her professional modelling career to fund her tennis dream, while also pursuing a degree at Texas A&M; she hasn’t played a full season in nearly 10 years but will be at Wimbledon.

Meet Canadian tennis star and model Carson Branstine, who’s making her Wimbledon debut this summer. Photo: @carsonbranstine/Instagram
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng out to end Wimbledon first-round woes, ‘fully prepared’ for Siniakova clash

Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025: the dates, schedule and seeds – and where to watch on TV

The year’s third grand slam event starts in London on Monday, and here is all you need to know before the action starts.

Wimbledon

Wimbledon prize money: what do winners of men’s, women’s and doubles finals get?

The total prize money on offer is a record US$71.63 million – a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and double what was offered 10 years ago.

Carlos Alcaraz (left) won Wimbledon last year by beating Novak Djokovic (right), who won it 10 years ago, when prize money was half what it is this year. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

China’s Zheng Qinwen arrives for a practice session at Wimbledon alongside coach Francisco Roig. Photo: Handout
Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

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