The 27-year-old from Belarus became the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago.
Tennis
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The 24-time Grand Slam champion called the US Open quarterfinal victory "a big present for" Tara, who is not at Flushing Meadows.
Wed, Sep 3
Her pioneering spirit, which saw her head to England to test herself against the best tennis players in the world in the middle of last century, never left her.
Sun, Aug 31
US Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into a face-to-face argument on the Court 11 sideline right after Townsend won their second-round match 7-5, 6-1.
Thu, Aug 28
The Russian was docked $51,200 for unsportsmanlike conduct and another $21,300 for racket abuse after he repeatedly smacked a racket against his sideline chair.
She will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the US Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild-card invitation to compete.
Thu, Aug 14
Pauline Eyre told Breakfast that getting rid of line judges for the first time in nearly 150 years just didn't feel right.
Wed, Jul 9
British music royalty Sir Cliff Richard has been one of many stars to grace the stands over the past fortnight.
"We were ready to play, knew it was gonna be a really, really tough fight today but I'm happy that we get the chance to play again," she told 1News.
Tue, Jul 8
Christchurch's Georgia Edge joins seasonal ground staff crew, helping prepare the grounds for tennis' most prestigious tournament.
Sport
Thu, Jul 3
The association, co-founded by Novak Djokovic, says the groups are "a cartel" that holds "complete control over the players’ pay and working conditions".
Wed, Mar 19
Djokovic, who was bidding for an 11th championship at the Australian Open and record 25th Grand Slam title overall, hurt his left leg during his quarterfinal victory against Carlos Alcaraz.
Fri, Jan 24
Professional tennis players from Russia and Belarus were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 as the nations continued their invasion of Ukraine.
New Zealand-raised British tennis ace Cam Norrie has been dumped out of the ASB Classic in the opening round, and was given a warning after his racquet hit a spectator near the end of the match.
Tue, Jan 7
The official vehicle sponsor returns to Manuka Doctor Arena with an expanded presence.
New Zealand
Mon, Jan 6
The Japanese star had just taken out the first set, when she was forced to withdraw.
Sun, Jan 5
The fifth seed will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka for the Auckland crown.
Sat, Jan 4
Two quarterfinals must be played on Saturday morning, before the final four face off later in the day.
The annual tournament is bringing plenty of vibrancy, and an economic boost, to the central city.
Wed, Jan 1
The tournament favourite joined former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the second round.
December 31, 2024
Seeded players withdraw during the opening round, leaving their positions to "lucky losers" who missed out at qualifying.
The Kiwi fourth seed could not live up to her ranking, falling to Canadian veteran Rebecca Marino.
December 30, 2024
Japanese Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slam crowns, two each at Melbourne and New York.
December 29, 2024
The Te Anau-born ace is seeded fourth for the Auckland tournament.
December 28, 2024
Kiwi doubles player Erin Routliffe suffered a rib injury at the WTA finals in Riyadh last month.
December 26, 2024
