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Women's tennis

Serena Williams listed as eligible to return to tennis on Feb 22

Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Tennis legend and entrepreneur Serena Williams speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello

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

Stoic warrior Elena Rybakina fells Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan poses  with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open women's singles title.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan poses  with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open women's singles title.

New Melbourne queen Elena Rybakina happy to find highest level again

Elena Rybakina poses for photographs with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open final against Aryna Sabalenka.
Elena Rybakina poses for photographs with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open final against Aryna Sabalenka.

Power battle as Aryna Sabalenka clashes with Elena Rybakina for Australian Open title

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during her Australian Open semi-final clash with American Jessica Pegula.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during her Australian Open semi-final clash with American Jessica Pegula.

Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2022 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against France's Harmony Tan REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 28, 2022 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against France's Harmony Tan REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Sporting Life

Fashion, upsets and an operatic Aryna Sabalenka: Let’s hail women’s tennis

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka shows her emotions during her semi-final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka shows her emotions during her semi-final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.

Supreme Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina set up Australian Open final showdown

Aryna Sabalenka (left) will play familiar rival Elena Rybakina next.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) will play familiar rival Elena Rybakina next.

Elena Rybakina says making Australian Open semis ‘just another day’

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates victory against Poland's Iga Swiatek in their Australian Open quarter-final.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates victory against Poland's Iga Swiatek in their Australian Open quarter-final.

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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.