October 05, 2026 10:26 pm (IST)
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka of Belarus defends Australian Open title by beating China's rising star Zheng Qinwen in final clash
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.
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.
(Woth UNI Inputs)
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