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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Elena Rybakina storms into Australian Open 2026 semi-finals, beating Iga Swiatek: Who will she face next?

Elena Rybakina reached the Australian Open 2026 semi-finals with a strong, straight-sets win over Iga Swiatek. On 28 January, the fifth seed beat the six-time Grand Slam champion 7–5, 6–1. Swiatek started well, breaking the Kazakhstan player early, but she could not hold the advantage. Both players stayed level until the end of the first…

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Australian Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka reaches semifinal amid extreme heat; men’s and women’s singles to be suspended if…

The Australian Open 2026 has changed its match schedule again due to extreme heat in Melbourne. Temperatures are expected to touch 42°C. It forced organizers to take urgent safety measures for players and fans. Wheelchair events, featuring British defending champion Alfie Hewett, have been postponed to Wednesday, 28 January. Matches on outside courts, mainly junior…

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Australian Open 2026, January 20: Schedule, live streaming details, key players to watch

The Australian Open 2026 continues with Day 3 action at Melbourne Park, featuring the completion of first-round matches. Defending women’s champion Madison Keys begins her title defense, while two-time men’s champion Jannik Sinner launches his bid for a third straight Melbourne title. Other marquee names include Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Stefanos…

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