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Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka debuts engagement ring during Indian Wells win

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus showing off her engagement ring during an interview with Joanna Sakowicz Kostecka after her 6-4, 6-2 Indian Wells second-round win over Japan's Himeno Sakatsume at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 6, 2026.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus showing off her engagement ring during an interview with Joanna Sakowicz Kostecka after her 6-4, 6-2 Indian Wells second-round win over Japan's Himeno Sakatsume at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 6, 2026.

Andreeva ready for role as defending Indian Wells champion

Mar 2, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her practice session for the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Mirra Andreeva (RUS) during her practice session for the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Aryna Sabalenka backs best-of-five Grand Slam proposal, Iga Swiatek against it

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she believed switching to five sets would benefit her game.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she believed switching to five sets would benefit her game.

Sabalenka announces engagement ahead of Indian Wells

Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka ahead of a catwalk show for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2026/2027 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka ahead of a catwalk show for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2026/2027 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff back 'rage rooms' for tennis players to blow off steam

Aryna Sabalenka speaks at a press conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Aryna Sabalenka speaks at a press conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Carlos Alcaraz defends perfect start as Aryna Sabalenka seeks reset at Indian Wells

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Indian Wells fresh off completing a career Grand Slam in Melbourne and carrying a 12-0 record for 2026.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Indian Wells fresh off completing a career Grand Slam in Melbourne and carrying a 12-0 record for 2026.

Former coach Rick Macci says Serena Williams certain to make comeback

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022  Serena Williams of the U.S. after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

The Big Question

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis’ top 10

Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.
Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.

‘Quiet assassin’ Elena Rybakina targets world No. 1 spot after Australian Open win

Tennis - Australian Open - Women's Singles Winner Photo Shoot - Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026



Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina poses with the Australian Open trophy REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Women's Singles Winner Photo Shoot - Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026



Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina poses with the Australian Open trophy REUTERS/Hollie Adams

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.