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Coco Gauff fights back to beat Aryna Sabalenka to French Open crown

Coco Gauff staged a remarkable comeback to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling French Open final, securing her second Grand Slam title and avenging her previous loss.

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Watch VideoCoco Gauff stops fairytale Lois Boisson run to reach French Open final

Coco Gauff of the United States beat France’s Lois Boisson in straight sets to set up a French Open final date with Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated champion Iga Swiatek earlier on Thursday afternoon.

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Reigning champion Iga Swiatek sets up French Open semi clash with Aryna Sabalenka

Triple-defending champion Iga Swiatek dominates Elina Svitolina to reach the French Open semi-finals, setting the stage for an exhilarating clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

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Watch VideoRafael Nadal bids farewell at Roland Garros while Aryna Sabalenka starts strong

Rafael Nadal receives a heartfelt tribute at Roland Garros as Aryna Sabalenka kicks off her French Open journey with a stunning victory.

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Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open

In a career-defining moment, 29-year-old Madison Keys fulfilled her teenage promise by dethroning defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set Australian Open final.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Aryna Sabalenka's Melbourne magic continues: One win away from rare Australian Open hat-trick

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moves one step closer to a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, dispatching close friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Aryna Sabalenka survives

In a masterful display of tennis, Novak Djokovic turned back the clock to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in an electrifying four-set battle at the Australian Open, setting up a tantalising semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev.

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Watch VideoAustralian Open wrap: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz set for blockbuster quarter-final

Novak Djokovic appears to be growing into the tournament in an ominous sign for his rivals, as he pursues a record-extending 11th Melbourne crown and historic 25th Grand Slam title.

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Novak Djokovic joins Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner in Australian Open second round

Novak Djokovic beat 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy to advance to the second round of the Australian Open.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoAryna Sabalenka sights ‘mental toughness’ in struggling win at Australian Open

The two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 in the first round to begin her bid for a historic hat-trick at Melbourne Park.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Aryna Sabalenka to Coco Gauff: Five women to watch at the Australian Open

Ahead of the Australian Open, we take a look at five women to watch in the first Grand Slam of the year, starting on Sunday.

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Aryna Sabalenka warms up for Australian Open with Brisbane win

Aryna Sabalenka enjoyed the perfect warm-up for next week's Australian Open when she downed Polina Kudermetova to win the Brisbane International.

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Watch VideoAryna Sabalenka sets up Brisbane semi against Russian teen Mirra Andreeva

Aryna Sabalenka, who has won the last two titles at the Grand Slam in Melbourne, beat the Czech player 6-3, 6-4 in 1hr 45mins.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
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Watch VideoNovak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka into Brisbane quarters as rising stars impress

On a day when rising stars Mirra Andreeva and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their potential, Novak Djokovic cruised past fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 in 72 minutes.

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