Aryna Sabalenka
Coverage of Aryna Sabalenka in the Nexus archive.
- Professional sports and media need to stop acting like Russian athletes are Putin puppets
The article discusses the exclusion of Russian athletes from international sports events due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, citing examples like the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off and IIHF suspensions. It criticizes sports media for politicizing athletes' achievements, referencing a SportsNet article about Alex Ovechkin's record and tennis organizations' policies on Russian players competing as 'neutral athletes'.
- Martina Navratilova says wide-open French Open is good for tennis: ‘You need suspense’
Martina Navratilova praises the unpredictable 2024 French Open, noting the absence of top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka has created suspense and opportunities for new champions. She argues this openness revitalizes tennis by reducing predictability and fostering competition among more players.
- Aryna Sabalenka wins French Open match wearing more than 125 carats of garnets
Aryna Sabalenka won a French Open match while wearing over 125 carats of garnets, which may have served as her good luck charm during the victory.