"Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, is ready to come out on to court. She is, of course, the favourite to complete her hat-trick, but we might just be getting to a point in women's tennis where we've got several serious contenders for each major: Sabalenka, of course, but also Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and perhaps Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina."
"On 1573 Arena, Norrie has taken the first set off Benjamin Bonzi 6-0 and just struggled to a hold for 1-1 in the second; on Cain, Francis Tiafoe, seeded 29, leads Jason' Kubler, the Australian qualifier, 7-6 5-3; on Kia, Seb Korda and Michael Zheng are playing a deciding set; and on Laver and Court respectively, we'll soon have Sabalenka v Tiantso Rakotomanga Rajaonah and Bublik, now up to 10, against Jenson Brooksby."
"January gets a bad rep and with good reason, but when we really think about it, can we really complain about Masters snooker, Mini Eggs, and the first grand slam of the year? Exactly. Already today, Arthur Fery has beaten the no 20 seed Flavio Coboli, Cameron Nofrrie is on court now, likewise Francis Tiafoe, and to come, we've Sasha Bublik, Aryna Sabalenka, Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz and Venus Expletive Williams!"
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, is preparing to play and is favored to complete a third consecutive title. Women's tennis now features multiple major contenders including Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina. Cameron Norrie won the first set against Benjamin Bonzi 6-0 and is 1-1 in the second. Francis Tiafoe, seeded 29, leads Jason' Kubler 7-6 5-3. Seb Korda and Michael Zheng are contesting a deciding set. Upcoming matches include Sabalenka v Tiantso Rakotomanga Rajaonah and Sasha Bublik against Jenson Brooksby. Arthur Fery defeated No.20 seed Flavio Coboli earlier. High-profile players scheduled to play include Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz and Venus Williams.
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