Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with teenager Mirra Andreeva on Friday but

WTA star Aryna Sabalenka recently opened up about the rationale behind ending her partnership with renowned brand IMG.

Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far but defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and two-time winner Naomi Osaka battled into the third round.

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka earn big WTA wins at the Brisbane International, United Cup, and ASB Classic, respectively.

Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Zheng Qinwen, Diana Shnaider, Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula all delivered magic winners on Day 3 of the Australian Open.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian ... who was a 6-2 6-2 winner over Tatjana Maria. Naomi Osaka has not gone beyond the third round of a grand slam since winning ...

Since returning to action a year ago, Osaka has shown signs of getting her game back together, including a memorable and narrow loss to then-No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the French Open.

Aryna Sabalenka survives first Australian Open test, while Chinese ace Qinwen Zheng is shocked; Naomi Osaka sets up meeting with fellow mum Belinda Bencic; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,