Beijing, Sept 29, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka 'fresh' for first tournament since losing No.1 spot

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2026-09-29

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was feeling "fresh" as she prepared for her first tournament since being ousted as the world's number one player. The four-time Grand Slam winner topped the rankings for 99 weeks before ceding her position to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, who also beat her in the US Open final this month. It means Sabalenka has not won a title since March and will end the year without a major for the first time since 2022. "This ti......

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