Mass desertion and a distorted picture: Dubai, the umpteenth reflection of the calendar's ills
The article discusses the significant dropouts from the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai, highlighting issues within the women's tennis calendar and player fatigue.
Furious tennis chief wants Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek stripped of ranking points
Dubai Tennis Championships tournament director Salah Tahlak is demanding tougher penalties for players who withdraw from mandatory tournaments after Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek exited the WTA 1000 event.
Sabalenka's revelation about her friendship with Badosa: 'When we met, I thought she was a bitch'
In an interview, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka shared the story of her initial perception of Spanish player Paula Badosa, revealing how their relationship has developed into a deep bond.
Today they are inseparable, the beginning was ugly: "We both thought the other was a b***h"
Tennis players Arina Sabalenka and Paula Badosa, now best friends on the WTA Tour, initially had a rough first impression of each other that belied their eventual close relationship.
Sabalenka blows three-game lead in final set to hand Rybakina Australian Open title
In a dramatic Australian Open final, Aryna Sabalenka lost a three-game lead in the final set, resulting in a victory for Elena Rybakina.
Elena Rybakina crowned champion of the Australian Open after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final
Elena Rybakina won her second Grand Slam title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final, showcasing her skill and composure under pressure.
How is it possible that Czech women are so plagued by injuries? Lojda does not understand. And he references Sabalenka
Former player Duลกan Lojda questions why Czech female athletes are suffering so many injuries compared to others like Aryna Sabalenka, amid discussions about their demanding schedules.
Emma Raducanu gets nightmare Australian Open draw despite three-year first in Melbourne
Emma Raducanu faces a challenging Australian Open draw against two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka, marking her first seed at a Grand Slam in over three years.
"I don't care." Sabalenka defended her kiss on the biceps and spoke emotionally about the war
World number one Aryna Sabalenka started the new season dominantly, winning her 22nd career title at Brisbane, but attention turned to the tense moment during the ceremony where Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake her hand due to the ongoing conflict.
Aryna Sabalenka: The top tennis player pressures her Greek partner for marriage, video
Aryna Sabalenka, who recently won the title in Brisbane, expresses her desire for her Greek partner, Georgios Fragoulis, to marry her after thanking him for his support.
High tension after the final in Brisbane between Ukrainian Kostyuk and Belarusian Sabalenka
Tensions flared during the Brisbane final where Ukrainian player Kostyuk refused to shake hands with world number one Sabalenka and spoke about the war's consequences in her speech.
Ukrainian refused to shake hands with Sabalenka: My people are freezing at -20 because of the Russians
Belarusian Arina Sabalenka won the WTA 500 tennis tournament in Brisbane, defeating Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who refused to shake hands post-match due to political tensions.
Ukrainian refused to shake Sabalenka's hand. She barely held back tears after the match
Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Arina Sabalenka after losing in the WTA 500 tournament in Brisbane, citing the ongoing hardship faced by her country due to the conflict with Russia.
Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Sabalenka and accuses: 'I play with a weight on my heart'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka wins the Brisbane tournament amid tensions with Ukrainian opponent Marta Kostyuk, who refused to shake hands and expressed her heavy feelings due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Sabalenka: 'I play with a weight on my heart'
Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka after losing the WTA 500 final in Brisbane, reaffirming her stance against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
Tennis: Ukrainian Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Belarusian Sabalenka, crowned in Brisbane
World number one Aryna Sabalenka claimed her 22nd career title against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged match in Brisbane.
Tense Moments Move the World of Tennis. The Ukrainian Was on the Brink, the Belarusian's Reaction Surprised
After Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus defeated Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk at the Brisbane tournament, Kostyuk expressed her strong emotions regarding the situation in Ukraine while both players avoided direct contact with each other.
Muchovรก will not play for the title in Australian Brisbane, lost in the semifinals to world number one Sabalenka
Coco Gauff lost in the semifinals of the Brisbane tournament to Aryna Sabalenka, the worldโs top-ranked player, preventing her from vying for the title.
Sabalenka in Brisbane final with player who refuses to shake hands
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the Brisbane tennis tournament final, amid ongoing tensions between the players.
The Magic Has Disappeared. Muchovรก Did Not Overcome Number One This Time and Did Not Advance to the Finals
Karolรญna Muchovรก lost to world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the Brisbane tennis tournament, failing to reach the final.
Muchovรก tormented the star with unusual tricks. Dumplings are to blame, laughed the Czech woman
Karolรญna Muchovรก has advanced to the finals of the Brisbane tournament after defeating world number five Jelena Rybakina and is set to face the top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
Muchovรก shines, now faces the challenge: ending an unpleasant streak against the world number one
Czech tennis player Karolรญna Muchovรก defeated Kazakhstan's Yelena Rybakina in the Brisbane quarterfinals and will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.
Sabalenka: 'The schedule is madness, I will pay fines to protect my body'
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka criticizes the WTA for its exhausting schedule and mandatory matches, warning that athletes are being overworked for commercial interests.
World number one player misses important tournaments: WTA threatens her with punishment
World number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus has announced that she will skip some tournaments this year to prioritize her health during a busy season, despite the likelihood of facing penalties from the WTA.
The world's best female tennis player skips tournaments due to health, WTA prepares punishment
World number one Belarusian Arina Sabalenka has announced she will skip some tournaments this year to protect her health, despite the likelihood of facing penalties from the WTA.
New dance video from 'Sabadosin', they invited a friend: 'Three is better than one'
Tennis players Paula Badosa and Arina Sabalenka, known for their viral dance videos, have included world number three Amanda Anisimova in their latest choreography.
Sabalenka enters the year at the top of the rankings, three Croatians in the TOP 100
Belarusian Arina Sabalenka begins the 2026 tennis season ranked first in the world, with three Croatian players, Donna Vekiฤ, Antonia Ruลพiฤ, and Petra Marฤinko, also in the TOP 100.
Number two in the world: Tennis star Iga Swiatek sharply criticizes the show match
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek has strongly criticized the recent 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka, stating she refused to watch it.
Despite the criticism, Sabalenka wants revenge against Kyrgios after her defeat in the 'Battle of the Sexes'
Aryna Sabalenka has expressed her desire for revenge against Nick Kyrgios following her defeat in the 'Battle of the Sexes.'
The incomprehensible stone throw by Sabalenka against the roof of wage equality between men and women in sports
The article discusses Aryna Sabalenka's controversial participation in 'The Battle of the Sexes,' criticizing her lack of awareness regarding its implications on gender pay equality in sports.
Battle of the Sexes in Tennis: Women's Tennis Pays the Price
The exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai was disappointing, reflecting a loss for women's tennis in terms of progressive representation.
The 'Battle of the Sexes' becomes a farce: between tennis, clowns, and false lessons of equality
The article critiques the 'Battle of the Sexes' as a comical spectacle rather than a serious display of athletic competition, highlighting the absurdity of the event featuring tennis and entertainment elements.
The tennis duel between a man and a woman was dominated by Kyrgios. He defeated Sabalenka at the exhibition in Dubai.
Nick Kyrgios triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in an exhibition match held in Dubai, showcasing a competitive showdown between male and female tennis players.
Kyrgios defeated Sabalenka in the revival of the 'Battle of the Sexes' 52 years later, watch video
Australian tennis player Kyrgios won against Belarusian player Sabalenka in an exhibition match that revived the historic 'Battle of the Sexes' event from 52 years ago.
Kyrgios comfortably defeats Sabalenka in a Battle of the Sexes that questions women's tennis
In a controversial exhibition match in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios comfortably beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3, raising questions about the status of women's tennis.
Kyrgios, ranked 673 in the ATP, defeats Sabalenka, number 1 in the WTA, in the exhibition in Dubai
In a tennis exhibition known as the 'Battle of the Sexes', Nick Kyrgios, ranked 673 in the ATP, won against Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA's number 1, with a score of 3-6, 3-6, despite Sabalenka facing penalties affecting her service.
Battle of the Sexes โ Sabalenka loses the gender battle in the desert
In a modern twist on the historic 'Battle of the Sexes', Aryna Sabalenka lost to Nick Kyrgios, marking a significant moment in tennis 52 years after the original match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
Kyrgios win over Sabalenka in โBattle of Sexesโ was a farcical pantomime
Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a highly publicized exhibition match that turned out to be more of a marketing spectacle than a competitive event.
Kyrgios easily defeated Sabalenka, fans furious: This is the biggest farce in the history of sports
The highly publicized match concluded with Australia's Kyrgios defeating Grand Slam champion Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3, stirring controversy among fans due to Kyrgios's recent form and injury history.
Tennis, Kyrgios wins the 'Battle of the Sexes' against Sabalenka with a double 6-3
In a highly publicized 'Battle of the Sexes' match in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-3, 6-3, as she vowed to seek revenge in a future encounter.
Kyrgios defeated Sabalenka in the 'Battle of the Sexes'. Fans: This is an insult to the sport
In the long-anticipated exhibition match 'Battle of the Sexes', Nick Kyrgios bested Aryna Sabalenka, but many tennis fans expressed disappointment, claiming Kyrgios did not put in enough effort despite winning 6-3, 6-3.
Tennis: Kyrgios wins the 'Battle of the Sexes' against Sabalenka in front of 17,000 spectators in Dubai
Australian Nick Kyrgios triumphed over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in an exhibition match styled as a 'Battle of the Sexes' in Dubai, winning 6-3, 6-3.
Kyrgios wins the false battle of the sexes in tennis against Sabalenka in Dubai
In a staged match, Australian Nick Kyrgios defeats world number one Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus with a score of 6-3, 6-3.
Showmatch in Dubai: Tennis Duel of the Sexes: Kyrgios Defeats Sabalenka
In a controversial 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios defeated the world's top-ranked female player Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in the gender battle turned parody
Nick Kyrgios triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in a humorous parody match that pitted the two tennis stars against each other in a battle of the sexes.
LIVE - "Battle of the Sexes" Kyrgios-Sabalenka: Original exhibition or tennis parody? It has started in Dubai
Australian Nick Kyrgios and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 in women's tennis, are competing in a contemporary exhibition match that critiques the legacy of the original 'Battle of the Sexes' from over fifty years ago.
BREAKING: Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes Dubai clash
In a thrilling exhibition match in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets, marking his victory in the fourth 'Battle of the Sexes'.
BBC forced to issue apology during Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios Battle of the Sexes clash
The BBC issued an on-air apology due to a technical glitch that affected the broadcast of the Battle of the Sexes match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios in Dubai.
Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios, a New Battle of the Sexes in Tennis that Reopens Old Wounds on the Circuit
Aryna Sabalenka's upcoming exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios is garnering attention and controversy, with Billie Jean King comparing it to her historic match reflecting on social change in tennis.
Nick Kyrgios vs Aryna Sabalenka rules: Two big changes made for Battle of the Sexes
In an upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match, Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios with significant rule changes to level the playing field.