Aryna Sabalenka is not entirely shocked about the sudden demise of Zheng Qinwen who failed to make it to the third round after losing to the tricky German, Laura Siegemund.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but last year’s beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen suffered a shock second-round exit. The Chinese star reached her first grand slam showpiece here last year before going on to win Olympic gold and establish herself as one of the best players in the world.

It wasn’t often pretty, but two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has extended a few impressive streaks while becoming one of the first players to advance to the fourth round of the year’s opening Grand Slam tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tough challenge to advance at the Australian Open, defeating Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Meanwhile, Laura Siegemund shocked Zheng Qinwen, the Paris Olympic gold medalist, ending her title pursuit.

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

Zheng lost the 2024 championship match at Melbourne Park to Aryna Sabalenka ... 36-year-old Siegemund, who played aggressively from the first point and put Zheng off her game. Sabalenka, the ...

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

MELBOURNE – Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won’t be repeating her surprising run to the Australian Open final in 2025 after a second-round upset loss to No. 97-ranked Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian ... But she came unstuck against German Laura Siegemund, a 36-year-old better known for her prowess in doubles, going down 7-6 ...

Coco Gauff still hasn't lost a match or even a set at this year's Australian Open. Or this season, actually, early as it is.

Jimmy Butler has finished a seven-game suspension and will suit up for the Miami Heat's game against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night.