Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.
Top-Seeded Rafael Nadal Loses at Australian Open After Injury Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams, lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald, an American who has never cracked the Top 40 in the world rankings.
Australian Open Organizers Hope the Drama Stays on the Court Covid-19, wildfires and extreme heat have all disrupted the tournament in the past.