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Sabalenka outplays Zheng to defend Australian Open title

Published : 28 Jan 2024, 01:07

  DF News Desk
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds her champion trophy during the awarding ceremony for the women's singles final at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. Photo: Xinhua by Wang Shen.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defended her title at the Australian Open after getting past China's rising star Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles final here on Saturday, reported Xinhua.

Despite her loss, 21-year-old Zheng became only the second Chinese player after two-time Grand Slam winner Li Na to reach the singles final in a Grand Slam tournament.