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Sabalenka and Habib Shine on Opening Day of Australian Open 2025

Aryna Sabalenka begins her title defense with a win, while Hady Habib makes history as the first Lebanese player to win a Grand Slam match.

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  1. Sabalenka, Zverev and Habib shine on rain-hit first day at Australian Open

    Lebanon’s Hady Habib made history by becoming the first player from his country to win a Grand Slam match when he beat China’s Bu Yunchaokete in front of a frenzied crowd out on Court 13.

    Sabalenka, Zverev and Habib shine on rain-hit first day at Australian Open

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  3. Aryna Sabalenka beats Sloane Stephens to begin her bid for a third Australian Open title

    Sabalenka is seeded No. 1 at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time and while she was not perfect in this first-round match — “Not like I played my best, probably,” she said — it was plenty good.

    Aryna Sabalenka beats Sloane Stephens to begin her bid for a third Australian Open title

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Jan 12th, 2025, 10:13 AM ET

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The 2025 Australian Open kicked off with Aryna Sabalenka defeating Sloane Stephens, aiming for a third consecutive title, as Hady Habib made history for Lebanon with his Grand Slam victory. Sabalenka showcased resilience in her match, while the tournament faced weather disruptions impacting play schedules. The opening day also featured noteworthy performances from men’s players like Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori, as the event begins amidst significant expectations and aspirations.

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