Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the 'Sunshine Double', joining an elite group of female tennis players.
Aryna Sabalenka finally conquered her Indian Wells demons on Sunday, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a breathless final to claim the desert title for the first time.
Sunday's title match will mark the third final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in the last six months
Aryna Sabalenka handed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic a comprehensive 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the quarter-finals at a sweltering Melbourne Park on Tuesday to remain on course for a third Australian Open title in four years.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a slow start to defeat Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells final, showcasing her mental strength and adaptability.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her 2026 campaign with a thumping victory at the Brisbane International on Tuesday while her "Battle of the Sexes" opponent Nick Kyrgios fell short on his return to singles action after nearly a year out.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam title after winning the Australian Open twice.
Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.
Born in the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, Sabalenka's affinity for the animal transcends mere birth year.
Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their third-round clash at the Italian Open.
Russian Diana Shnaider caused a major upset at the French Open, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as world number one, but her clay court form and a recent injury raise doubts about her chances of winning her first Grand Slam title on the surface.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat by Hailey Baptiste at the Madrid Open, with the American saving six match points to reach the semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka said she fell into a "deep, dark hole" during her three-sets loss to Russian Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, after the world number one let her opportunities slip in the second set.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka insists she has fully shaken off the physical woes that derailed her French Open preparations, despite arriving at Roland Garros without a semi-final appearance on clay this season.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets in the opening round match.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.
Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a Grand Slam title as a neutral at the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the Indian Wells tournament, where the World No. 1 will return to action from an extended break after losing the Australian Open final in January.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina to reach the Miami Open final, where she will face Coco Gauff, who defeated Karolina Muchova.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka debuted her engagement ring after defeating Himeno Sakatsume in straight sets at Indian Wells, revealing the surprise proposal from fianc Georgios Frangulis.
Aryna Sabalenka is looking to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' after her triumph in the Indian Wells final over Elena Rybakina.
Naomi Osaka battled past Donna Vekic in straight sets to reach the French Open third round for the first time since 2019, continuing her impressive comeback run at Roland Garros.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka set social media abuzz with playful romance rumours after a cheeky remark about her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, during her Brisbane International victory speech on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka battled through a tough three-set match against 18-year-old Iva Jovic to reach the French Open fourth round, setting up a high-profile clash with world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Elena Rybakina held her nerve to outlast world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling Australian Open 2026 women's singles final at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.
The opening Grand Slam of the year begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
Aryna Sabalenka fell 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to Elena Rybakina on Saturday, the Russia-born Kazakh turning the tables on the Belarusian who beat her for the 2023 title.
Aryna Sabalenka likes the idea of 'rage rooms' at tournaments where players can vent their frustrations away from the cameras, though the World No. 1 said there would be nothing left to destroy after she uses it.
Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Jannik Sinner received a favourable French Open draw while Novak Djokovic faces a challenging path. Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a possible semi-final clash at Roland Garros.
'Doesn't matter what the head-to-head looks like. It's always a new match, always a new battle.'
Elena Rybakina beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6(0) in the WTA Finals title clash on Saturday to claim her first trophy in the season-ending championships.
World number two Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals.
The four-times Grand Slam champion, who is eyeing her third Australian Open trophy when the tournament begins on January 18 at Melbourne Park, was pushed harder in the next set but edged ahead again at 5-4 to wrap up the win on serve.
Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown
Aryna Sabalenka shocks fans with topless holiday post after Wimbledon heartbreak.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this month.
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