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No handshake, no silence: Kostyuk’s political signal shadows Sabalenka’s Brisbane crown

The trophy ceremony in Brisbane was defined by a missing handshake and Kostyuk’s harrowing account of a family surviving in Ukraine.

Cédric Rouquette

January 11, 2026

Brisbane: Sabalenka wins back to back trophy

Aryna Sabalenka won the trophy on Sunday against Marta Kostyuk.

Tennis Majors

January 11, 2026

Svitolina caps emotional return with Auckland title after 15-week sabbatical

Elina Svitolina won the final on Sunday night against Xinyu Wang.

Cédric Rouquette

January 11, 2026

Brisbane International: Kostyuk into last four, Pegula next

Marta Kostyuk won against Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (7), 6-3 on Friday

Tennis Majors

January 9, 2026

Brisbane International presented by ANZ: Pegula advances to semi-finals

Jessica Pegula defeated Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Friday

Tennis Majors

January 9, 2026

3 months ago

Brisbane International: Muchova books spot in last four, defeating Rybakina

Karolina Muchova edged out Elena Rybakina 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 on Friday

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

Brisbane International presented by ANZ: Pegula through to last eight

Jessica Pegula won against Dayana Yastremska 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

Brisbane: Samsonova moves into quarter-finals

Liudmila Samsonova won against Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

ASB Classic: Svitolina makes last eight

Elina Svitolina won against Katie Boulter 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

From “Middle East double” to Australian swing wisdom: How Andreeva deals with expectations

18-year-old Mirra Andreeva is redefining the "prodigy" narrative by prioritizing mental health and...

Cédric Rouquette

3 months ago

Brisbane International : Anisimova books spot in last 16, Kostyuk next

Amanda Anisimova beat Kimberly Birrell 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

Brisbane International : Kostyuk books spot in last 16

Marta Kostyuk defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-0 on Wednesday

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

Brisbane International presented by ANZ: Andreeva moves into last 16

Mirra Andreeva defeated Olivia Gadecki 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday night. She'll play...

Tennis Majors

3 months ago

January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....

Alexandre Sokolowski

3 months ago

Resilient USA and rejuvenated Greece secure United Cup quarterfinal berths

Team USA and a resurgent Team Greece secured their spots in the Perth...

Cédric Rouquette

3 months ago

Switzerland first to qualify for United Cup quarterfinals; Team calls for Wawrinka wild card in Melbourne

Team Switzerland became the first nation to secure a spot in the United...

Cédric Rouquette

3 months ago

“I don’t watch stuff like that” : Swiatek dismisses modern “battle of the sexes”

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek firmly rejects the need for gender-comparison exhibitions.

Cédric Rouquette

3 months ago

Osaka reveals illness catch from daughter behind flat United Cup debut

A visibly struggling Naomi Osaka admitted to operating well below full capacity during...

Cédric Rouquette

3 months ago

Venus Williams awarded wild card for 2026 Australian Open at age 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion will become the oldest woman to compete in...

Cédric Rouquette

3 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka’s 2026 resolution: The “hunter” prepares Australian Open revenge on the Brisbane River

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Brisbane kicked off her 2026 campaign...

Cédric Rouquette