The world No. 1 is seeking a third Australian Open title in a row. This is what makes her the best player in the world.

Wednesday January 15, 2025 It’s no secret that Aryna Sabalenka is the best hard court player in the women’s game right now. She’s won 16 conse

When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.

"She played super aggressive. Very fast, very deep, very aggressive," conceded a disappointed Sabalenka after tasting defeat at the Australian Open for the first time since 2022. "It seemed like everything was going her way. I was just trying to put the ball back ... couldn't really play my aggressive tennis. I couldn't really do my stuff."

Back-to-back Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a feat only a few others ... to claim her second consecutive Australian Open title, before beating Jessica Pegula to win at Flushing Meadows. It means Sabalenka has played in the last ...

America’s Jessica Pegula took a dig at the Australian ... as the runner up after losing to current world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 7-5.

Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open.

Madison Keys received a flood of congratulatory messages on social media after winning the 2025 Australian Open, from her fellow WTA players to the rapper Lil Wayne.

That includes wins on Friday for No. 1 Aryna ... Sabalenka, who is the two-time defending champion in Australia, No. 3 Gauff, No. 11 Paula Badosa and No. 14 Mirra Andreeva. However, No. 7 seed ...

So far, confirmations; the surprise of the day was the defeat of Qinwen Zheng, finalist last year here in Melbourne. The Chinese was defeated by Laura Siegemund, who played a truly extraordinary match. The German is now in an open draw portion, in which there are also Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Diana Shnaider and Donna Vekic.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- American world No. 6 Jessica Pegula usually ... it's not the same at all," Pegula said. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka said the tennis balls felt "heavy."

That includes wins on Friday for No. 1 Aryna ... Sabalenka, who is the two-time defending champion in Australia, No. 3 Gauff, No. 11 Paula Badosa and No. 14 Mirra Andreeva. However, No. 7 seed ...