Aryna Sabalenka opens up on controversial hindrance call at Australian Open 2026 semifinal; ‘she really pissed me off’

Aryna Sabalenka opened up on the controversial hindrance call during her Australian Open 2026 women’s singles semifinal against Elina Svitolina on Thursday at the Rod Laver Arena. The incident took place during the fourth game of the first set. As the rally intensified between the two, umpire Louise Azemar Engzell paused the game with a…

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Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open 2026 semifinal win marred by controversial hindrance call; What is it? explained

The women’s singles semifinal between Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka was marred by a controversial hindrance call by the umpire, that resulted in a long video review and boos. In a highly politically influenced encounter, Sabalenka defeated Svitolina 6–2, 6–3 to move one step forward to her third Australian Open title in four years. The…

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No country for Aryna Sabalenka: Tennis champion banned from using national flag, anthem at Australian Open: Here’s why

Aryna Sabalenka is going to play against Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open 2026 Women’s Singles semi-final today. If she wins, it will be her 4th consecutive Australian Open final. However, for now, the world’s number 1 remains a player with no country. Here’s why. For tennis scores, the country flag is typically there for…

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Aryna Sabalenka net worth: All you need to know about Australia Open semi-finalist and world number 1

Aryna Sabalenka, a Belarusian tennis player and world number 1, marked her entry into the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday, by defeating 18-year-old Iva Jovic of United States. The first runner-up of 2025 Aus Open displayed exceptional technique and skills during her match at Rod Laver amid heat warnings in Melbourne. Aryna Sabalenka’s net worth…

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Aryna Sabalenka overcomes Rod Laver, Roger Federer pressure at Australian Open 2026; ‘Can I take a picture with you?’

Performing in front of greats like Rod Laver and Roger Federer is not an easy task but Aryna Sabalenka overcame the ‘legendary’ pressure to start her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a win over wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah on Sunday. Sabalenka won 6-4, 6-1. A six-time Australian Open winner, Federer and three-time champion at Melbourne…

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