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Aryna Sabalenka

Also known as: Sabalenka · the Belarusian · the world number one · World number one Aryna Sabalenka · the powerful Belarusian Sabalenka · the 27-year-old Sabalenka · the Belarusian Sabalenka

World number one tennis player from Belarus who won the 2026 Indian Wells and Miami Open titles, defeating Coco Gauff in the Miami final.

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Madison Keys defeats Ukrainian debutante at Australian Open

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Madison Keys recovered from early nerves to defeat Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6, 6-1 in her Australian Open title defence, while Oliynykova made her grand slam debut despite living in war-torn Ukraine and drawing motivation from her father fighting in the military.

21 January 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Madison Keys defeats Ukrainian debutante at Australian Open

    Madison Keys recovered from early nerves to defeat Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6, 6-1 in her Australian Open title defence, while Oliynykova made her grand slam debut despite living in war-torn Ukraine and drawing motivation from her father fighting in the military.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Sinner advances at Australian Open as Osaka makes fashion statement

    Jannik Sinner won his opening match at the Australian Open when opponent Hugo Gaston retired, while Naomi Osaka drew attention with a jellyfish-inspired outfit of white parasol, wide-brimmed hat and veil before defeating Croatia's Antonia Ruzic.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

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