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Sabalenka wins first Grand Slam title in Australian Open by beating Kazakhstan’s Rybakina
Aryna Sablalenka, the 22nd seed from Kazakhstan, beat the 22nd seed Elena Rybakina in an exciting final on Saturday. The women’s game was dominated by two powerful players.
Sabalenka’s 11th consecutive win of the year will propel her back to her career high ranking of #2 – behind Poland’s Iga Swaiatek – as she reaps rewards of an improved mentality in the New Year.
The 24-year-old’s success comes after a period of reflection and change. She often seemed to let her emotions stop her progress on the biggest stage, with three previous semi final defeats at majors.
She shook off her sports psychologist during pre-season, and worked with a biomechanics coach to improve her fiery service. It was a weakness in the past.
Sabalenka said to reporters, “It’s even more enjoyable now after all those difficult matches.” “I feel that I needed to experience those tough losses in order to better understand myself.” It was almost like a rehearsal.”
“I feel happy I lost those matches. Now I can be Aryna, a new player.”
She won the Adelaide International 1 title before the first Grand Slam of the year.
Sabalenka is the first neutral athlete in history to win a major. Due to Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes competed as individuals without national association in Melbourne. She played down the significance.
“I’m sure everyone knows that I am a Belarusian player.” She told reporters that’s all.
Nobody tells you that it will be easy.
She embraced her emotional entourage before walking to Rybakina’s side of court. After completing her first Grand Slam, she fell to the ground in delight. Anton Dubrov, Sabalenka’s coach, shed tears of happiness.
Rybakina, the winner of Wimbledon last year, entered the final with confidence. She was the first woman to do so since Jennifer Capriati did it in 2001, after she defeated Swiatek and Jelena Ostapenko, as well as Victoria Azarenka.
“I was nervous for the last game. I kept telling my self, “Nobody told you it would be easy, but you have to work hard until the end.” She added.
“I am super happy that I was able handle all those feelings and win this one.”
Rybakina acknowledged the hard work that her opponent had put in to win her first major title.
She added, “I hope we’ll have many more fights.” “I look forward to returning next year.” It was a great two weeks and I hope to achieve the same or even better results next year.
The Australian wild card pairing, Jason Kubler & Rinky Hijikata, beat Hugo Nys & Jan Zielinski by 6-4 7-6(4) in the men’s doubles final.
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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton
Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton
During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.
“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don't think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team's choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.
“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.
“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.
“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.
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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò
Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò
CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.
“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.
“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.
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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights
Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition
During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.
“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.
“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.
“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.
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