Aryna Sabalenka has revealed she is set to marry long-time partner Georgios Frangulis, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fellow tennis stars on social media.
The tournament director of the Dubai Tennis Championships has suggested players should lose ranking points for last-minute withdrawals, following the late decisions by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek to skip the 2026 event.
The Dubai Tennis Championships will be without its top two players this year, as Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have both confirmed their withdrawals, citing health and scheduling reasons.
Elena Rybakina said her willingness to take risks proved decisive in her Australian Open women’s singles final victory over Aryna Sabalenka.
Elena Rybakina came from behind in the deciding set to beat world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and win her first Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory in a tense final.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the final of the 2026 Australian Open after both ladies won their respective semifinals in straight sets on Thursday.