World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week ago.

Iga Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'

Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match in Dubai that bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' in Dubai

Niki Poonacha, representing India, partnered with Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro; the pair won their first match against Tianzhi Qian and Bowen Wu and then went on to defeat Pak Long Yeung and Chih Chi Huang in the semifinals. 

India's Niki Poonacha qualifies for Australian Open 2026 men’s doubles main draw

Sen’s win capped off a strong seven days, during which he had to work hard in almost every round. He survived long matches against Ayush Shetty and former World No. 2 Chou Tien Chen earlier in the tournament. Those battles had drained him, but they also sharpened his rhythm. 

Lakshya Sen wins Australian Open Super 500, ends long title drought

In the challenge 10 amateur players will face 22 professionals to have a shot at winning one million dollars (Australian) or around 660,000 US dollars. To win the prize money, the amateurs will have to score just one point against the professional.

What is Australian Open 'One Point Challenge': Alcaraz to face amateur players for a million dollars

Djokovic has managed to reach knock out stage five times in six grand slams since he US Open 2023 title but has managed to win only one set and gave walkover twice.

Should Novak Djokovic retire? Here's what his record suggests since winning US Open 2023 - his 24th grand slam

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev. Watch this report for more details!

Jannik Sinner retains Australian Open crown, defeating Alexander Zverev

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner won the men's singles trophy against Alexander Zverev while Madison Keys won women's singles title vs Aryan Sabalenka. Sports Tennis

Australia Open 2025 Prize Money: How much did Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka earn?

Australia Open 2025 Final: Djokovic, who had retired from semi-final against Zverev, asked the German to 'keep believing' while congratulating Sinner for the win. Sports Tennis

Australian Open 2025: In a heartfelt message, Novak Djokovic wants Alexander Zverev to 'keep believing' after loss in final

Australian Open Final 2025: This was the third time that Zverev ended up losing a grand slam final after ending up as a runner-up in French Open 2024 & US Open 2020. Sports Tennis

'I am just not good enough,' says Alexander Zverev after Australian Open 2025 Final loss

Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated German Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in straight sets to win his second consecutive title. Sports Tennis

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner joins Rafael Nadal in elite company after defending title at Melbourne Park

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner consoled crying Alexander Zverev after beating him 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in straight sets to defend the Australian Open title. Sports Tennis

Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner consoles crying Alexander Zverev after win - WATCH

Australian Open 2025 Final: Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in straight sets to defend the Australian Open title. Sports Tennis

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: Sinner wins

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: Sinner defends title

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: Sinner just steps away from win

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: Sinner looks unstoppable

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: Sinner wins second set in tie-break

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: Zverev closes in on second set

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open 2025 Final Live: Second set

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open 2025 Final Live: Sinner takes first set

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Final Live: First Set

Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open Live: Preview

Australian Open 2025 Final HIGHLIGHTS: Sinner beats Zverev in straight sets and defends title

Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka, two-time defending champion, was clearly upset with her loss and went on to smash her racquet before burying her head in a towel. Sports Tennis 

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka smashes racquet after loss in final - WATCH

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic had retired from the semi-final against Zverev due to an injury he had picked up during the quarter-final win against Carlos Alcaraz. Sports Tennis

Australian Open 2025: 'Don't really believe...,' Former players question Novak Djokovic injury in semi

Sports, Tennis: The 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 win in Australian Open final for Madison Keys also saw her break Aryna Sabalenka’s dominating run of 20 straight wins in all competitions. 

Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys unlocks Aryna Sabalenka to clinch maiden Grand Slam title

Sports, Tennis: Jannik Sinner, having beaten Daniil Medvedev in the 2024 final, will now take on Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Jannik Sinner makes light work of Ben Shelton to reach final

Sports, Tennis: Novak Djokovic sighted injury concerns after losing the opening set to Alexander Zverev, handing a walkover to his German counterpart. 

Australian Open: Zverev reacts at crowd's jeering after Djokovic pulls out, says ‘please guys, don't boo’

Sports, Tennis: America’s Madison Keys will have a shot at glory on Saturday in the women’s singles Australian Open final after she beat Iga Swiatek at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys saves match point against Iga Swiatek to reach second Grand Slam final

Sports, Tennis: Playing at the Rod Laver Arena, Aryna Sabalenka beat Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 and will now face the winner of Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek in the final on Saturday.

Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka eases into third consecutive women's singles final after routing Badosa

Sports, Tennis Web Stories: 7 Unbreakable Records of Novak Djokovic as the Serbian bids for his 25th Grand Slam title at Australian Open 2025.

7 Unbreakable Records of Novak Djokovic

Sinner vs de Minaur Australian Open 2025Highlights: Sinner wins 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in straight sets vs local boy Alex de Minaur to set up semi-final with Ben Shelton. Tennis Sports

Australian Open 2025 Live: Sinner vs Shelton and Djokovic vs Zverev in semis

Sinner vs de Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Sinner advances

Sinner vs de Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Third Set

Sinner vs de Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Sinner takes second set too

Sinner vs de Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Second Set

Sinner vs de Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: First Set

Sinner vs Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: First Set

Sinner vs Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live Updates

Sinner vs Minaur Australian Open 2025 Live: Sinner wins first game

Australian Open 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Sinner beats de Minaur in straight sets to enter semis

Australian Open 2025: After the QF win vs Alcaraz, Djokovic was talking with the presenter but looked distracted at his kids being awake at 1 am local time. Tennis Sports

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic's CONCERN for children in interview post QF win goes viral - WATCH

Sports, Tennis: USA’s Madison Keys has eased into the semifinal of the Women’s singles at the Australian Open 2025 after she beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in three sets. 

Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys eases into semifinal with narrow win over Elina Svitolina

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