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.
Rod Laver ‘Might Have Hurt Somebody’ With a Modern Racket
At 84 years old, the man with his name on the stadium sits courtside at the Australian Open. He likes what he sees.
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Djokovic Is Back in the Australian Open Final
Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer him on?
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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.