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Iga Swiatek joins Aryna Sabalenka in the final

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April 22, 2023

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Iga Swiatek joins Aryna Sabalenka in the final

PHOTO ANGELIKA WARMUTH, REUTERS

In Sunday’s final, Iga Swiatek will face Aryna Sabalenka.

(Stuttgart) World No.1 Iga Swiatek qualified for the final of the Stuttgart tournament, which kicks off the clay-court season in Europe, after the abandonment of Tunisian Ons Jabeur (4^e world), affected in the left calf from the first game.

In the final on Sunday, Poland’s Iga Swiatek will face world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka, who corrected Anastasia Potapova (24^e) earlier Saturday 6-1, 6-2. This will be the revenge of last year’s final won by Swiatek.

“She has gained a lot of confidence this season, this is her third final here. It won’t be easy, I hope it will be a good match for you spectators,” commented Swiatek after the short encounter.

In the semi-final, Ons Jabeur was injured in the first game of service won by Swiatek and asked for a medical break to have her left calf manipulated. The Tunisian returned after a few minutes of care, with a big bandage and grimacing.

She lost the next two games, limped back to her chair and was forced, after a few words exchanged with the tournament doctor, to give up with tears in her eyes after just 18 minutes.

” I’m sorry. I was looking forward to playing against Iga today. I’m really sorry,” Jabeur said after the game.

After shaking hands, Swiatek came to check on Jabeur, who left the court to applause.

PHOTO THOMAS KIENZLE, FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCY

Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek

“I told him that we may face each other in the final of Roland-Garros”, explained the Pole.

Easy game for Sabalenka

Earlier, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Anastasia Potapova in less than an hour of play to advance to the final.

PHOTO THOMAS KIENZLE, FRANCE-PRESSE AGENCY

Aryna Sabalenka

The winner of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament at the end of January, will try to win the 13^e WTA tournament of her career, she remains on two defeats in the final on clay in Stuttgart, beaten each time by the world N.1 of the moment, the Australian Ashleigh Barty in 2021 and Swiatek in 2022.

Faced with Potapova (N.24 in the world), who hung in Stuttgart the scalps of the American Coco Gauff (N.6), in the round of 16, and the French Caroline Garcia (N.5) in the quarters, Sabalenka n did not have to force his talent.

“It was a big match, with a good level. I had never played against her,” she commented with a smile after the game.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Svitolina’s opponent in the 2026 Australian Open 1/8 final has been announced

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January 23, 2026

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Svitolina’s opponent in the 2026 Australian Open 1/8 final has been announced

Ukraine’s first racket Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) has determined her opponent in the Australian Open 2026 1/8 final.

In the fourth round of the major in Melbourne, the Ukrainian will play against the seventh “neutral” racket in the world Mirra AndreevaDefeated the Romanian representative in the third round match Elena-Gabriela Ruse (WTA 79).

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Andreeva defeated Ruse in two sets with scores of 6:3 and 6:4 in 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Svitolina had played against Andreeva only once before – in March 2025, Elina lost to Mirra in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 competition in Indian Wells.

Svitolina knocked out another “neutral” Diana Schneider in the 1/16 final of the Australian Open.

Australian Open 2026. 1/16 final

Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Romania) – Mirra Andreeva [8] – 3:6, 4:6

Video review of the match

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I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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SVITOLINA: “I was hoping to continue the service. I was a little disappointed in myself.”

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January 23, 2026

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SVITOLINA: “I was hoping to continue the service. I was a little disappointed in myself.”

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina In a flash interview on the court, she commented on her victory over Diana Schneider in the 1/16 final match of the Australian Open 2026:

– Elina, congratulations. When you turned the match score you had the biggest smile on your face. It was a tough match, wasn’t it? Relaxation?

– Yes definitely. It was a difficult match. I was really hoping to continue the service. We took a few breaks and I was a little disappointed in myself. But at the end of the day, I’m very, very happy with my performance. And of course it’s really great to play in front of you and win. Thank you.

– You went from point to point in the first set. You played great in the tiebreaker match. In the second game you won 3:1 and had the game ball. You didn’t apply it. How disappointed are you? Because I saw you taking very deep breaths.

“This is how you deal with disappointments.” Of course, when you miss a few opportunities, it feels like the world is ending. Of course you want to get back into the game and fight. I was very happy and tried to take out this frustration with my fists and hit even harder.

– You did a great job. And your husband – is he still here? Yes he’s still here [смотрит на Гаэля Монфиса]. He doesn’t like us talking about him but I have to ask you. – unfortunately he lost in the first round – What’s the best tennis advice he’s ever given you? Or you may have problems (laughs).

– I’m thinking of being calmer (laughs). It taught me to be calmer. We play a lot of matches. We started playing tennis when we were very young. I started playing tennis at the age of four. He started playing tennis at the age of three. We spend our whole lives on the field and I think it’s important to find things you enjoy off the field as well. We have a wonderful family with our daughter Skye. This is such a wonderful gift for us. It’s a special moment for us to spend Gael’s final year together and enjoy it as much as possible.

– You definitely become more comfortable during the match (Elina laughs). After the previous game, you were asked what you were going to do for the rest of the day. You said you were going to take Gael’s credit card and go shopping. What did you buy?

– I bought a few bags. Thank you very much [обращается к Гаэлю]. I really liked it. You are a very good husband. Now I think he’s going to ask me to get my credit card to pay for his purchases.

– Don’t do this. Don’t give it to him, Elina. Congratulations on your victory and your two bags. Cheers to Elina Svitolina!

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Australian Open Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resist and advance to the round of 16

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January 23, 2026

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Australian Open Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resist and advance to the round of 16

(Melbourne) Favorite Aryna Sabalenka beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Sabalenka is seeking a third crown in four years, at the Australian leg of the Grand Slam. Her next rival will be the young Canadian Victoria Mboko, 16^e in the world.

“I never really spoke to him. I never had the chance to interact or train with her. I saw her outside, she said of the 19-year-old Torontonian. She is a very good player and a fighter. She plays very good, aggressive tennis. »

Sabalenka led 40-0 in the 12th^e game of the first set, before having to play a tiebreaker. She took control 3-0, but lost the next three games.

The favorite snatched the set with a backhand along the line, on a second ball from her rival.

In the second set, Sabalenka blew a 4-0 lead, making the score 4-4. She once again had to win the tiebreaker.

“Anastasia was incredible,” Sabalenka said, on the field. I was always on my heels. There are days when you just have to keep fighting. It was a serious battle. »

Last year, Sabalenka was defeated in the final by Madison Keys at this tournament.

Later in the day, American Coco Gauff (No. 3) drew on her resources to come from behind and defeat her compatriot Hailey Baptiste in three sets of 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.

The Czech Karolina Muchova easily corrected the Polish Magda Linette 6-1, 6-1, while the Kazakh Yulia Putintseva ended the fairy tale of the Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-3.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.