Oli Dickson Jefford
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The final WTA 1000 event of the year is here: can anyone end Aryna Sabalenka's
#WuhanOpen
dominance? Full preview and predictions ⬇️
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Sabalenka set for Osaka, Anisimova, Swiatek battles - Wuhan Open predictions
The final WTA 1000 event of 2025 is here, with Iga Swiatek among those looking to stop Aryna Sabalenka winning a fourth Wuhan Open title.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/wuhan-open-predictions-sabalenka-tough-tests-anisimova-swiatek-star
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Jannik Sinner is OUT of the Shanghai Masters - and his hopes of a year-end No 1 finish look all but over ⬇️
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How Sinner's Shanghai retirement all but ends Alcaraz year-end No 1 battle
Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to cramping in his third-round Shanghai Masters match - and it could end his year-end No 1 hopes.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/jannik-sinner-world-no-1-hopes-huge-blow-shanghai-masters-retirement
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Learner Tien plays his first-ever ATP final on Wednesday - and he’s got a US tennis icon in his corner ⬇️
#2025ChinaOpen
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Meet the US tennis great guiding Learner Tien's epic China Open run
Learner Tien began working with Michael Chang this summer - and the tennis great has had an instant impact.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/the-us-tennis-icon-coaching-learner-tien-to-stunning-china-open-breakout-run
3 months ago
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Carlos Alcaraz banished injury concerns in Tokyo - and had the ‘best physio in the world’ to thank ⬇️
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The 'best physio in the world' behind Carlos Alcaraz's Tokyo recovery revealed
Carlos Alcaraz returned to court at the Japan Open despite a significant injury in round one - and physio Juanjo Moreno was the man to thank.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/the-best-physio-behind-carlos-alcaraz-stunning-injury-recovery-in-tokyo
3 months ago
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Very surreal to see the new Harry Potter series being filmed in Hoddesdon this morning 🪄
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3 months ago
Bjorn Borg has revealed he was left 'surprised' by Jannik Sinner's drug testing controversy 🗣️
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Bjorn Borg's verdict on Jannik Sinner's 'very strange' doping case
Bjorn Borg claimed that some players in his era 'were using things they were not supposed to use' and discussed Jannik Sinner's doping case.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/bjorn-borg-verdict-jannik-sinner-drugs-test-scandal-doping-in-tennis
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The final Grand Slam event of 2025 is done and dusted -- but what did we learn from the
#USOpen
? My look at Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz's triumphs and other key talking points from the past fortnight ⬇️
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Sabalenka & Alcaraz top dogs, Sinner & Swiatek chasing: US Open conclusions
The 2025 US Open is done and dusted -- with Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz cementing their status as the world's best players.
https://www.tennis365.com/us-open/alcarazs-mastery-of-sinner-sabalenka-top-dog-2025-us-open-conclusions
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It's not just the US Open title on the line between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz -- with the world No 1 ranking at stake 🍿
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Carlos Alcaraz can end Jannik Sinner's world No 1 reign in US Open final
There is more than the US Open title on the line when Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz do battle in New York.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/jannik-sinner-vs-carlos-alcaraz-battle-for-world-no-1-ranking-in-us-open-final
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Has Carlos Alcaraz ever had a better serving tournament than this? Feels like night and day compared to how often he was put through the wringer at SW19.
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And still, no man in the Open Era has won the
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title without dropping a set.
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Can’t imagine Donald Trump was in line for a warm reception from the US Open crowd, but it might be even worse than expected after this. Farcical.
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In the Open Era, only three men have reached all four Grand Slam tournament finals in an individual season. Jannik Sinner can make that four at the
#USOpen
on Friday ⬇️
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Can Jannik Sinner become 4th man to reach four Slam finals in the same year?
Jannik Sinner will look to become just the fourth man in the Open Era to reach four Grand Slam finals in the same season.
https://www.tennis365.com/facts-stats/men-to-reach-all-four-grand-slam-finals-in-a-single-season
4 months ago
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Second straight year in which two WTA players will meet at three straight Grand Slams: 2024: Paolini def Andreescu at RG, SW19, USO. 2025: Sabalenka vs Anisimova at RG, SW19...and now the
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final. Hadn't happened since 2007 (Serena-Henin) before 2024.
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In the Open Era, there have been 17 seasons where the same two men have met in two Grand Slam finals -- but no seasons where the same men have met in three Slam finals. Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner make history at the
#USOpen
this week? ⬇️
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How Alcaraz & Sinner can make history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025
Could Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a third Grand Slam final this season? An Open Era record would be set if they do.
https://www.tennis365.com/facts-stats/jannik-sinner-carlos-alcaraz-could-make-open-era-history-us-open-final-clash
4 months ago
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53 days between Amanda Anisimova losing 6-0, 6-0 to Swiatek at Wimbledon and then producing *that* performance today to turn the tables. A brilliant win.
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4 months ago
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Novak Djokovic, aged 38 and perhaps not at his best physically, is still conclusively the third-best player on the ATP right now. Remarkable for him, but a little eyebrow-raising for anyone who's not Alcaraz or Sinner.
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Plenty to be said (and I'm sure will be said) about Coco Gauff, but that was scintillating from Naomi Osaka. Tennis is so much healthier with her in it and playing well.
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In the Open Era, there have been 17 seasons where the same two men have met in two Grand Slam finals -- but no seasons where the same men have met in three Slam finals. Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner make history at the
#USOpen
this week? ⬇️
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How Alcaraz & Sinner can make history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025
Could Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a third Grand Slam final this season? An Open Era record would be set if they do.
https://www.tennis365.com/facts-stats/jannik-sinner-carlos-alcaraz-could-make-open-era-history-us-open-final-clash
4 months ago
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Krejcikova could barely make the court for the first hour of this match, but all eight of those MP saves were incredible. So, so clutch and she’s probably the favourite to win this now.
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Last night's
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loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime suggests that Alexander Zverev is getting further away -- rather than nearer -- to a maiden Slam title. ⬇️
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Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam dream looks dead after US Open exit
Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam hopes will be pushed back into 2026 after his US Open exit, but will the German ever get his hands on a major?
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/is-alexander-zverev-grand-slam-dream-over-shock-felix-auger-aliassime-us-open-loss
4 months ago
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This looks bad for Ben Shelton. Would be a big blow for the tournament if he’s forced out here.
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Casper Ruud's 2022 US Open run remains the only time he's reached a Slam QF outside of Roland Garros. Astonishing for someone who's been consistently near the top for a number of seasons.
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Novak Djokovic’s
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campaign continues against Zachary Svajda, whose campaign comes amid his father’s fight again serious illness ⬇️
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Novak Djokovic's US Open opponent inspired by dad's 'fight' in cancer battle
Zachary Svajda is in US Open action against Novak Djokovic on Wednesday amid his dad's 'tough' battle with cancer.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/novak-djokovics-us-open-round-2-opponents-tough-12-months-amid-family-illness
4 months ago
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Coco Gauff has won the WTA Finals and the French Open in the past year - but her serving stats provide a clear indicator as to why she changed coaches ahead of her
#USOpen
campaign ⬇️
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Alarming Coco Gauff double fault stats revealed ahead of US Open campaign
Coco Gauff's partnership Matt Daly saw her win some of the biggest titles in tennis, but the reason for their split is clear.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/alarming-coco-gauff-service-stats-highlight-why-she-made-big-coaching-change
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A dominant US Open Round 1 win saw Iga Swiatek break a stunning WTA Tour record 🤯
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Iga Swiatek breaks incredible Seles record with dominant US Open win
Iga Swiatek broke an incredible WTA Tour record previously held by Monica Seles during her dominant US Open Round 1 win.
https://www.tennis365.com/facts-stats/iga-swiatek-breaks-wta-tour-record-with-dominant-us-open-round-1-victory
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Farewell, Petra Kvitova ❤️ The two-time Wimbledon champion said a final goodbye to tennis in New York ⬇️
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Petra Kvitova 'hoped to put on a better show' as career ends at US Open
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova called time on her career at the US Open on Monday, suffering a heavy defeat to Diane Parry.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/petra-kvitova-sends-emotional-message-as-career-ends-with-heavy-us-open-defeat
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Easy to forget amid the photographer drama, but Daniil Medvedev will leave 2025 with a *1-4* record at Grand Slams. Pretty shocking for someone who was in the Australian Open final just last year.
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4 months ago
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Hell of a moment, hell of a win for Alex Eala. Wow!
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4 months ago
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Is this finally the Grand Slam tournament to deliver a Sabalenka vs Swiatek final? 👀 My
#USOpen
draw preview and predictions ⬇️
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Sabalenka & Swiatek showdown, Gauff's uphill task: US Open predictions
We make our predictions for women's singles action in New York, featuring Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/will-we-finally-get-an-aryna-sabalenka-vs-iga-swiatek-grand-slam-final-us-open-womens-singles-predictions
4 months ago
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Predicting who will (or won’t) play the US Open mixed doubles is a tricky task - but who are the strongest pairs as things stand? My ranking of the five leading contenders ⬇️
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Ranked! Sinner-Siniakova, Shelton-Townsend & strongest US Open mixed pairings
We look at the strongest pairings set to do battle in the US Open's revamped mixed doubles event.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/the-5-strongest-2025-us-open-mixed-doubles-pairings-ranked
4 months ago
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Another loss to Sabalenka will be tough for Emma Raducanu, but this best she’s looked physically and tennis-wise for a long, long time. Very few players will want to draw her early on at the US Open.
#CincyTennis
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World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is about to take on Emma Raducanu in Cincy - and has a new face in her coaching box this summer ⬇️
#CincyTennis
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Meet the 10-time Grand Slam champion working with Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka has enlisted the services of Max Mirnyi, a 10-time major champion and Olympic gold medallist.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/who-is-aryna-sabalenka-new-coach-doubles-great-joins-world-no-1-entourage
4 months ago
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Just an astonishing week for Victoria Mboko. Four Grand Slam champions beaten. The lowest-ranked WTA 1000 champion. Hell of breakout run.
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Victoria Mboko has been one of the best WTA stories of 2025 - and her rise is being guided by a former Wimbledon finalist ⬇️
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Victoria Mboko's coach: Meet former Wimbledon finalist guiding rising star
Victoria Mboko has been one of the biggest rising stars of 2025, and former Wimbledon finalist Nathalie Tauziat is proving an invaluable figure in her corner.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/who-is-victoria-mbokos-coach-how-former-wimbledon-finalist-is-guiding-rising-star
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Death, taxes, and Google’s AI remaining spectacularly wrong about pretty much every fact imaginable 🤐
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Francisco Roig has been called 'the best coach in the world' - but who is the new figure in Emma Raducanu's corner? ⬇️
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Emma Raducanu's new coach: Who is 'best coach in the world' Francisco Roig?
Francisco Roig helped Rafael Nadal to 22 Grand Slam titles - now he'll look to guide the next chapter of Emma Raducanu's career.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/who-is-emma-raducanu-new-coach-former-rafael-nadal-mentor-francisco-roig
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Victoria Mboko has been one of the best WTA stories of 2025 - and her rise is being guided by a former Wimbledon finalist ⬇️
#NBO25
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Victoria Mboko's coach: Meet former Wimbledon finalist guiding rising star
Victoria Mboko has been one of the biggest rising stars of 2025, and former Wimbledon finalist Nathalie Tauziat is proving an invaluable figure in her corner.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/who-is-victoria-mbokos-coach-how-former-wimbledon-finalist-is-guiding-rising-star
5 months ago
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The overreaction from some quarters every time Coco Gauff has a bad tournament/loss continues to baffle me. She didn't play well in Montreal, but she won a Grand Slam title less than two months ago. There's no crisis here.
#NBO25
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Umberto Ferrara was one of the figures held responsible for Jannik Sinner’s failed drugs tests last March. But, 11 months after being fired, the fitness trainer has been (surprisingly) welcomed back by the world No 1 ⬇️
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Jannik Sinner: Who is Umberto Ferrara - and why has he returned after doping row?
Umberto Ferrara has returned to Jannik Sinner's team despite his central role in the Italian's doping case.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/who-is-umberto-ferrara-controversial-fitness-trainer-returns-to-jannik-sinners-team
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5 months ago
🤔🇺🇸🇩🇰 Holger Rune sparks coaching rumours after being spotted training alongside Andre Agassi
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Andre Agassi rumoured to return to coaching after being spotted with Holger Rune
Holger Rune has been spotted training in Washington under the watchful eye of Andre Agassi, sparking rumours that the two are trialling a player-coach relationship.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/holger-rune-sparks-coaching-rumours-spotted-training-andre-agassi
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A 6-0, 6-0 win which makes Iga Swiatek 6-0 in Grand Slam finals. She’s back. And maybe even better than before.
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win the
#Wimbledon
title 🤯🏆
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Iga Swiatek becomes second woman in Open Era to win Grand Slam final 6-0, 6-0
A rampant Iga Swiatek stormed past Amanda Anisimova to win her first Wimbledon title, and sixth major title overall.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/iga-swiatek-storms-to-first-wimbledon-title
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Five Grand Slam finals played, five won. Can Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek maintain their historic 100% record in major finals?
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5 wins, 0 defeats: Can Alcaraz & Swiatek maintain historic Grand Slam final records?
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek currently have 5-0 records in major finals - and could join Monica Seles and Roger Federer in another exclusive club.
https://www.tennis365.com/facts-stats/carlos-alcaraz-and-iga-swiatek-grand-slam-finals-record-wimbledon
5 months ago
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Amanda Anisimova is in the form of her life and into a first Grand Slam final, but who are the coaches guiding her success? ⬇️
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How Amanda Anisimova's coaches guided US star to life-changing success
Rick Vleeshouwers and Rob Brandsma have helped guide Amanda Anisimova to career-best results, and she is now in a Wimbledon final.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/who-are-amanda-anisimova-coaches-rick-vleeshouwers-and-rob-brandsma
5 months ago
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Incredible coup for the BBC to get Andre Agassi on comms for this Alcaraz-Fritz semi-final 👌 Not only an amazing player, but a great analyst too.
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Just an impeccable performance from Iga Swiatek. Playing with a confidence and clarity that hasn’t always been there in recent months. Surface Slam looking a distinct possibility come Saturday.
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This is so well-deserved for Amanda Anisimova. Incredible semi-final. An even more incredible story.
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🗣️ "It fills my heart with joy when I see them in the stands cheering." Novak Djokovic has plenty of fans - but none more important than his children ⬇️
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Novak Djokovic's children love Wimbledon - and inspire his tennis success
Novak Djokovic has few more valuable supporters than his children, Stefan and Tara, and both have been enjoying Wimbledon in 2025.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/novak-djokovic-children-stefan-tara-inspire-success
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Flavio Cobolli could have been the latest in a line of legendary Italian defenders. Instead, he faces Novak Djokovic in his first Grand Slam quarter-final ⬇️
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Flavio Cobolli could have been a footballer - now he faces Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon
Flavio Cobolli could have been a footballer - now he faces Novak Djokovic in his first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon.
https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/novak-djokovic-next-opponent-flavio-cobolli-wimbledon-2025
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3/3 - Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are the first pair to reach the Women's Singles semi-final at each of the first three GS events of the season since Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters (2006). Duopoly.
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