The Pole is a six-time Grand Slam champion and the Australian Open is the only major she has yet to win. She matched her best Melbourne performance by reaching last year's semi-finals, and did so in rampant style, only to lose to an inspired Keys. Having been stunned by the unfancied Keys, the Belarusian suffered more Grand Slam heartbreak in the French Open final against Gauff. She then went down to Anisimova in the Wimbledon last four, before roaring back to get revenge over the American and retain her US Open title. The Australian Open champion in 2023 and 2024, Sabalenka will be in an unfamiliar role when she goes into the tournament as runner-up from 12 months ago.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 13, 2026 03:19 UTC