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Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka earned her fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final on Thursday, dispatching Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3. She will be seeking her third singles title at the Grand Slam and is feeling confident heading in the Saturday match in Melbourne.

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Raducanu splits with coach after Australian Open exit

British number one Emma Raducanu splits with coach Francis Roig after her exit from the Australian Open.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 29

Hometown bet Eala's hopes dashed by Osorio in Philippine Women's Open quarters

Alex Eala's Philippine Women's Open hopes ended on Thursday with a quarterfinal defeat to Camila Osorio.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Serena Williams News / The Spun / January 29

Serena Williams Was Asked Directly If She's Returning To Tennis

We're not saying Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis in 2026, but at the very least it's on the table. It was reported in December that Williams reentered the registered testing pool for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 29

Rybakina Defeats Pegula to Return to Australian Open Final

Elena Rybakina came through a chaotic finish to eventually overpower Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open semi-finals, defeating the American 6-3, 7-6 (7) to reach the third Grand Slam final of her career.

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Leylah Fernandez opens up on teaming up with Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open

Leylah Fernandez and Nick Kyrgios have wrapped up their time at the Australian Open after finishing their mixed doubles campaign in Melbourne. Fernandez and Kyrgios, both of whom have reached Grand Slam finals, lost the 2021 US Open and 2022 Wimbledon finals respectively.

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

What needs to happen for Novak Djokovic to beat Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic benefited from a significant bit of luck during his Australian Open quarter-final match against Lorenzo Musetti. With Musetti retiring while two sets down, it meant the Serbian advanced without having to complete a single set in his last two matches.

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka reacts to Serena Williams comeback speculation

Aryna Sabalenka is continuing to build her legacy with another strong showing at the Australian Open. Sabalenka appeared in control throughout, handling Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka Beats Elina Svitolina To Punch Her Ticket To Australian Open Final

If you were looking for a safe bet in the unpredictably chaotic world of tennis, you could do a lot worse than backing Aryna Sabalenka on a hard court in Melbourne.

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Iga Swiatek pushes back on Aryna Sabalenka’s view after Australian Open defeat

Iga Swiatek’s hopes of completing a Career Slam this season came to an end in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Swiatek entered Melbourne as one of the tournament favourites, with the Australian Open standing as the only Grand Slam she has yet to claim.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 29