Coverage dated January 25, 2023 to January 27, 2023

As Geopolitics Swirl Around Tennis, Aryna Sabalenka Wins Australian Open Under Neutral Flag

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

With geopolitics swirling around tennis, Aryna Sabalenka became the first player to win a Grand Slam title while playing under a neutral flag.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jan 26, 2023
Rybakina, Sabalenka to Play in Australian Open Women's Final
Headline from NBC New York ·
Jan 28, 2023Newest
As Geopolitics Swirl Around Tennis, Aryna Sabalenka Wins Australian Open Under Neutral Flag
Headline from Forbes ·

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20 articles, oldest first.

NBC New York
Rybakina, Sabalenka to Play in Australian Open Women's Final (opens NBC New York)
Published Jan 25, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in Saturday's Australian Open women's singles final after both won their semifinal matches in straight sets.
The Guardian
Rybakina ‘super happy’ as family see her reach first Australian Open final (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 25, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Elena Rybakina managed the decisive moments and defeated Victoria Azarenka 7-6(4), 6-3 to reach the Australian Open final for the first time
Washington Times
Rybakina tops Azarenka to make Australian Open women’s final (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 25, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached her second final in the past three Grand Slam tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday.
France 24
Rybakina beats Azarenka to reach Australian Open final (opens France 24)
Published Jan 25, 2023
France 24's feed description
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday and end the Belarusian's dream of a third Melbourne title.
The Guardian
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka swats aside Linette to reach first slam final (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 25, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Aryna Sabalenka reached her first grand-slam final with an impressive 7-6 (1), 6-2 victory over Magda Linette
France 24
Sabalenka, Rybakina march into Australian Open final showdown (opens France 24)
Published Jan 25, 2023
France 24's feed description
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will clash in what promises to be a bruising Australian Open final on Saturday after both won in straight sets in the last four.
Portland Press Herald
Australian Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka to meet in women’s final (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jan 25, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka win their semifinals in straight sets.
Los Angeles Times
Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka to meet in Australian Open women's final (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 26, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Elena Rybakina advanced to the Australian Open finals with a win over Victoria Azarenka. She will face Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Magda Linette in the semifinals.
The Guardian
Full metal final: Sabalenka takes on Rybakina in Australian Open epic (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 26, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The two best players in Melbourne meet in the final as Sabalenka aims to continue her incredible run to clinch a first grand slam
France 24
Sabalenka, Rybakina promise power-packed Australian Open final (opens France 24)
Published Jan 26, 2023
France 24's feed description
Two of the biggest hitters in women's tennis go toe-to-toe when Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in Saturday's Australian Open final in Melbourne.
Forbes
As Geopolitics Swirl Around Tennis, Aryna Sabalenka Wins Australian Open Under Neutral Flag (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 27, 2023
Forbes's feed description
With geopolitics swirling around tennis, Aryna Sabalenka became the first player to win a Grand Slam title while playing under a neutral flag.
NBC New York
Aryna Sabalenka Wins the 2023 Australian Open Singles Title (opens NBC New York)
Published Jan 27, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka captured her first career singles major after defeating Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday.
Local News 8
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina to win thrilling women's Australian Open final (opens Local News 8)
Published Jan 27, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Aimee Lewis, CNN Belarusian-born Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in three sets to win a thrilling women’s Australian Open final Saturday, becoming the first player competing under a neutral flag to secure a grand slam.
New York Times
Big Risks and Big Rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 27, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The Belarusian, who beat Elena Rybakina to win her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, held the trophy in triumph while the war in Ukraine remained a brutal reality.
The Guardian
Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina in three sets to win Australian Open title (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 27, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Aryna Sabalenka, the fifth seed from Kazakhstan, roared back powerfully to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and take her first grand slam singles title
Deutsche Welle
Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open under neutral flag – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 27, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The 24-year-old Belarus native beat current Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to seal her first Grand Slam singles title. Sabalenka won in Australia competing under a white flag.
New York Times
Aryna Sabalenka Wins the Australian Open Women’s Singles Title (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 27, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.
Portland Press Herald
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win her first Grand Slam title (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jan 27, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Sabalenka rallies for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the Wimbledon winner.
Washington Times
Sabalenka beats Rybakina for Australian Open women’s title (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 27, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The serves were big. So big. Other shots, too. The points were over quickly. So quickly: Seven of the first 13 were aces.

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