BRISBANE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka claimed her second consecutive Brisbane International title on Sunday, defeating Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in a dominant 78-minute final at Pat Rafter Arena. The victory marked a strong warm-up for the Australian Open, where Sabalenka will aim for a third title in four years. Read More: Sabalenka fires Australian […]
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Venus Williams, 45, to play Auckland Classic
AUCKLAND – Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will compete in the Auckland Classic in January 2026 at the age of 45, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday. Williams has been granted a wild card entry for the Australian Open warm-up event, scheduled from January 5 to 11, marking another chapter in her storied career. The […]