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Sabalenka Slams WTA Over Punishment
January 8, 2026 | Edition #327
With the Australian Open fast approaching, players are gearing up to deliver their best performances. But even as preparations intensify, the tennis calendar continues to look gruelling. And after already facing consequences for skipping a few tournaments last year, Aryna Sabalenka has once again broken her silence, this time to address growing concerns over the demanding schedule.
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Sabalenka Slams WTA Fearing More Punishments |
The World No. 1 opens up on the growing debate around the relentless tennis calendar. |
As you read above, Croatian football fans were told to hide their T-shirts during ASB Classic. So tell us,
Do You Think Tennis Is Ruining Its Fan Base With Strict Policies? |
Last Poll’s Results: 69.68% of you think that Chris Evert is a better analyst then Brad Gilbert and Darren Cahill.
No. 5 seed Madison Keys was pushed to the limit by No. 12 seed Diana Shnaider in a Brisbane International third-round thriller, coming from a set and 4-2 down to squeak through 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in 2 hours and 59 minutes.
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard took the court at the Brisbane International on Thursday, squaring off against Rinky Hijikata with a quarterfinal berth on the line. The world No. 67 was looking to carry momentum from his opening-round victory over Tommy Paul, a tight three-set battle he won 7-6, 3-6, 7-6. For the second straight match, the Frenchman was pushed to a deciding third-set tiebreak. Powered by 29 aces, Mpetshi Perricard once again edged through a tense encounter, sealing a 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 victory in two hours and 13 minutes to book his place in the quarterfinals. The 22-year-old will next face Aleksandar Kovacevic—who eliminated both Nick Kyrgios and Cameron Norrie, for a spot in the semifinals of the Australian tournament. |
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