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Aryna Sabalenka handed shocking hindrance penalty at Australian Open

Serena Williams refuses to let her fans sleep with new comeback comments

January 29, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka shocked by hindrance call in controversial Australian open SF. Serena Williams refuses to shut down tennis comeback talks again.

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WATCH: Aryna Sabalenka left stunned by hindrance call in her high-stakes clash with Elina Svitolina at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina were both left looking rather confused after a hindrance was called on the Belarusian early in the pair's women's singles semifinal showdown at the 2026 Australian Open. Sabalenka asked for the chair umpire's call to be video-reviewed, but even after the review, the hindrance call stood, resulting in a point penalty.

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Why Aryna Sabalenka & Elina Svitolina did not shake hands today: Australian Open announcement explained

Why Aryna Sabalenka & Elina Svitolina did not shake hands today: Australian Open announcement explained

Andre Agassi's ex-coach bluntly questions Lorenzo Musetti's retirement decision while leading vs Novak Djokovic in Australian Open QF

Andre Agassi's ex-coach bluntly questions Lorenzo Musetti's retirement decision while leading vs Novak Djokovic in Australian Open QF

WATCH: Amanda Anisimova explodes in fury at her team during emotional moment in Australian Open QF loss

WATCH: Amanda Anisimova explodes in fury at her team during emotional moment in Australian Open QF loss

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Serena Williams refuses to give clear answer when asked about potential tennis comeback

Serena Williams refuses to give clear answer when asked about potential tennis comeback

"That's a shitty question" - Andy Roddick shows his support for Novak Djokovic after Australian Open press conference fiasco

"That's a shitty question" - Andy Roddick shows his support for Novak Djokovic after Australian Open press conference fiasco

Holger Rune brutally shuts down 'gave up' criticism on Lorenzo Musetti after unfortunate retirement vs Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

Holger Rune brutally shuts down 'gave up' criticism on Lorenzo Musetti after unfortunate retirement vs Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

SPILL THE TEA

After Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek & others complain about privacy violation at Australian Open, WTA sends strongly-worded message

After Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek & others complain about privacy violation at Australian Open, WTA sends strongly-worded message

"Australian Open 2026 the worst tournament in history" - Fans react after Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka & Djokovic lead SF line-up with no major upsets

"Australian Open 2026 the worst tournament in history" - Fans react after Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka & Djokovic lead SF line-up with no major upsets

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