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Sabalenka Confronts Chair Umpire
January 29, 2026 | Edition #357
The Australian Open semifinals got off to a strong start as Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Elina Svitolina to reach her fourth consecutive Australian Open final. However, the Belarusian’s mid-match exchanges with the chair umpire quickly became a major talking point.
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Sabalenka Clashes With Umpire After Punishment For Grunting |
The Belarusian gets a hindrance call from the chair umpire for her signature on-court roar. |
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