Aryna Sabalenka defeated Sloane Stephens in straight sets to kickstart her Australian Open campaign.
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 12, 2025 Belarus ' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Sloane Stephens of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 12, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her first round match against Sloane Stephens of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su It was by no means peak Sabalenka, with the world number one broken twice by her American opponent in a wayward first set in the evening clash at Rod Laver Arena.
ARYNA SABALENKA SLOANE STEPHENS AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS BELARUS
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