Sabalenka blasts reporter over questions about off-court events

After crushing Polina Latcenko 6-1 6-1 in 53 minutes, Sabalenka told a reporter questioning her off-court activities: you guys are like a joke.

Why it mattersSabalenka is defending her world ranking while pursuing history. The reporter's questions suggested her focus might be split between tennis and other activities.

AustraliaAustralian tennis fans are watching one of the tour's biggest stars pursue history at the year's final Grand Slam.

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US Open defending champ Alcaraz strikes 20 forehand winners in opening win

The 23-year-old returned to competitive tennis after nearly five months out with a wrist injury to beat Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Why it mattersThe defending champion's return from injury carries real doubt about his fitness, which will shape expectations for who wins the tournament's biggest matches.