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Takeaways: Potapova, Sabalenka bury first-set frustrations to set up third round clash

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame a challenging first set against Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. Sabalenka's mental fortitude and powerful serves helped her secure a 6-3, 6-1 victory, extending her winning streak to 7-0 in 2026. Meanwhile, World No. 55 Anastasia Potapova defeated No. 28 seed Emma Raducanu, setting up a third-round clash with Sabalenka.

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Michael Zheng Australian Open 2026: College tennis prizemoney rules may prevent American qualifier from accepting winnings

Pretty wild. I hope he gets to keep the money.

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At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

At 45, Venus Williams set a record as the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open singles main draw, surpassing Kimiko Date's previous record. Despite her strong start, Williams lost to Olga Danilovic in the first round, but expressed pride in her performance and improvement.

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Tennis player Harri Heliövaara named Finland's athlete of the year

Tennis player Harri Heliövaara has been named Finland's Athlete of the Year for 2025, winning the doubles title at the Australian Open last year with Henry Patten. He narrowly beat basketball star Lauri Markkanen and ice hockey player Aleksander Barkov in a vote by the Finnish Association of Sports Journalists.

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Alcaraz-Sinner tennis rivalry is all the hype before Australian Open 2026

Alcaraz and Sinner's exhibition match in Seoul showcases their rivalry and good relationship ahead of the Australian Open 2026.

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Australian Open 2026: '1 Point Slam' exhibition, featuring Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff, won by amateur Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith, an amateur tennis player from Sydney, Australia, won the '1 Point Slam' exhibition event at the Australian Open 2026, beating five professional players including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Iga Świątek to claim the AUD$1 million prize.

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Takeaways: Potapova, Sabalenka bury first-set frustrations to set up third round clash

Michael Zheng Australian Open 2026: College tennis prizemoney rules may prevent American qualifier from accepting winnings

At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Tennis player Harri Heliövaara named Finland's athlete of the year

Alcaraz-Sinner tennis rivalry is all the hype before Australian Open 2026

Australian Open 2026: '1 Point Slam' exhibition, featuring Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff, won by amateur Jordan Smith

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