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Big Risks and Big Rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open

The Belarusian, who beat Elena Rybakina to win her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, held the trophy in triumph while the war in Ukraine remained a brutal reality.

By Christopher Clarey

Melbourne (Australia) Rybakina, Elena Sabalenka, Aryna Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title

The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.

By Matthew Futterman

Melbourne (Australia) Rybakina, Elena Sabalenka, Aryna Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title

The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.

By Matthew Futterman

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An Australian Open Final With Tennis and Debate on the Ukraine War

Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian-turned-Kazakh will play a Belarusian in the finals, which is sure to stir the debate over whether athletes from those countries should participate in international sports.

By Matthew Futterman