Tennis star Sabalenka supports sport's new sex test policy

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1. Tue, 4 August 2026

   1 report
   • DW Top Stories11:04first to report
     Tennis star Sabalenka supports sport's new sex test policy

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/tennis-star-sabalenka-supports-sports-new-sex-test-policy/a-78228069?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     The world number one women's tennis player supports the WTA's new sex testing rules. Others are more critical of the policy.

2. Wed, 5 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Japan Times04:14
     Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener

     Uchijima had surprised the Belarusian in the opening game of the match, clawing back from 40-15 down to break on the way to a quick 2-0 lead.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:20
     World No. 1 Sabalenka backs WTA mandatory genetic sex testing

     Policy requires players to undergo one-time screening for SRY gene to compete in women’s tournaments

3. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • Times of India17:05
     Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula back WTA’s new gender testing rule

     In a significant move, the WTA has enacted a new policy requiring all players to undergo a one-time SRY gene test for eligibility. Aryna Sabalenka, currently the top-ranked player, champions this measure as a means of ensuring fairness in the sport. However, Jessica Pegula, a member of the players' council, perceives it as a bureaucratic tweak with little resistance, reflecting a range of sentiments among players regarding the policy.

4. Sun, 9 August 2026

   5 reports
   • Channel News Asia05:20
     World number one Sabalenka suffers Toronto setback as Alexandrova advances
   • prokerala.com05:30
     Alexandrova stuns Sabalenka to make Toronto QFs

     Aryna Sabalenka became the latest Top 5 seed to be eliminated from the Canadian Open after the 19th-ranked Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated the world No....

   • bssnews.net05:45
     Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula stunned in Toronto fourth round

     TORONTO, Canada, Aug 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round

   • Al Jazeera English07:10
     World number one Sabalenka upset by Alexandrova at Canadian Open

     Ekaterina Alexandrov took down four-time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:27
     World No. 1 Sabalenka makes early Canadian Open exit

     Top-seeded Belarusian loses to Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova in 3 sets in 4th round in Toronto

5. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • Al Jazeera English08:18
     Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat Gibson

     Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka escapes with a nail-biting win while Felix Auger-Aliassime downs ex-champ Stefanos Tsitsipas.

6. Wed, 19 August 2026

   2 reports
   • 24sata (Croatia)07:25
     Sabaljenka za samo 54 minute do osmine finala Cincinnatija

     Bjeloruskinja je nastupe na posljednja dva turnira, u kanadskom Torontu i u Wimbledonu, završila u osmini finala

   • Al Jazeera English08:42
     Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open

     Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.

7. Thu, 20 August 2026

   7 reports
   • 24sata (Croatia)06:00
     Sabalenka šokantno ispala iz Cincinnatija. Prepušta broj 1?

     Šok u Cincinnatiju: Sabaljenka pala od 35. tenisačice svijeta Bejlek i trese joj se tron prije US Opena!

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:24edited after publishing
     Novi udarac za prvu tenisačicu svijeta, imala je sve: ‘Bez riječi sam...‘

     Prva tenisačica svijeta Arina Sabaljenka ispala je s WTA 1000 turnira u Cincinnatiju, u četvrtom kolu, od Čehinje Sare Bejlek 7:6 (9/7), 6:4. Bjeloruskinja, koja je u prethodnom kolu lako pobijedila Kineskinju Wang Xinyu, nije mogla pronaći svoju igru protiv 35. igračice na svijetu. Arina je vodila...

   • Index.hr (Croatia)07:13
     Sabalenka šokantno ispala. Više neće biti svjetski broj 1?

     PRVA tenisačica svijeta Arina Sabalenka neočekivano je poražena u osmini finala Cincinnatija od Sare Bejlek. Njezin poraz otvara priliku Eleni Ribakinoj da preuzme prvo mjesto na WTA ljestvici.

   • Al Jazeera English07:17
     Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open

     World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:12
     Šok u Cincinnatiju: Sabaljenka rano ispala, a mogla bi izgubiti i status prvog reketa svijeta

     Ribakina sad ima veliku šansu

   • France Info (France)14:39
     Tennis : après les menaces de boycott, les tournois du Grand Chelem vont créer un Conseil consultatif des joueuses et des joueurs

     Des joueurs et joueuses, dont la numéro 1 mondiale Aryna Sabalenka, avaient fait planer la menace d'un boycott de Roland-Garros cette saison. Ils avaient finalement réduit leur participation aux conférences de presse d'avant tournoi pour exprimer leur mécontentement quant à la redistribution des revenus.

   • aol.co.uk21:11
     Can Aryna Sabalenka find a way to repair her collapsed form?

     With one semi-final in her last seven tournaments, the coming months will define the next stage of her career

8. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)16:45
     Đoković i Sabalenka bili prvi nositelji, a onda se dogodio šok: Evo što im se dogodilo na US Openu

     Novak Đoković i Aryna Sabalenka trebali su biti jedna od najvećih atrakcija posebnog turnira mješovitih parova na US Openu. Organizatori su ih postavili za prve nositelje, na tribinama Arthur Ashe Stadiuma vladalo je veliko zanimanje za njihov zajednički nastup, a početak je sugerirao da bi dvije velike teniske zvijezde mogle daleko dogurati. Umjesto toga, njihova zajednička avantura završila je već nakon 49 minuta.

9. Thu, 27 August 2026

   2 reports
   • 24sata (Croatia)04:00
     SEKS DOPING Ukrajinka je pala na testu, a krivac je šokirao sve

     Dajana Jastremska (26) bila je jedna od najzanimljivijih priča Wimbledona. Ona je senzacionalno iz prvog kola izbacila drugu tenisačicu svijeta Coco Gauff, a prije pet godina suspendirana zbog pada na doping testu

   • Channel News Asia14:23
     Sabalenka chases US Open three-peat amid downturn in form
10. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
    • Channel News Asia20:20
      Sabalenka, Pegula welcome US Open prize money boost, new player council
11. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India10:01
      US Open: Sabalenka’s New York test is about more than No. 1

      The US Open presents a critical moment for Aryna Sabalenka as she defends her world number one title amidst a recent performance slump. Targeting her third consecutive championship, Sabalenka must rising pressures to stay ahead of potential challengers like Elena Rybakina. Her quest for victory will hinge on her consistency and mental strength in tough situations.

12. Mon, 31 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia17:30
      Sabalenka's gets US Open 'three-peat' campaign off to strong start
    • ABC News (Australia)20:35edited after publishing
      Former grand slam semifinalist smashes racquet after early US Open exit

      previouslySabalenka begins US Open defence, men's draw blown open with second big exit

      Frenchwoman Lois Boisson has provided the first big blow-up of the US Open, smashing her racquet in disgust after going down in three sets to American 26th seed Emma Navarro.

13. Tue, 1 September 2026

    1 report
    • Euronews00:58
      Rybakina tops WTA live rankings as US Open gets underway

      Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.

14. Wed, 2 September 2026

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    • Index.hr (Croatia)07:54
      Sabalenka igrala u prozirnoj haljini: Koga briga što ljudi misle? Meni se sviđa

      PRVA tenisačica svijeta, Aryna Sabalenka, odgovorila je na kritike zbog svoje mrežaste haljine na US Openu, ističući da je kombinacija dio tematske kolekcije inspirirane sportovima gradova domaćina.

15. Thu, 3 September 2026

    8 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:24
      Dominant Sabalenka sweeps past Iatcenko to reach US Open third round
    • Google News - Top Stories02:21
      US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka continues title defence with one of the quickest Grand Slam wins of her career

      US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka continues title defence with one of the quickest Grand Slam wins of her career BBC Aryna Sabalenka overcomes Osorio to begin title defense at 2026 US Open US Open Tennis Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter asking disrespectful question at US Open presser Yahoo Sports Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open titles are built on an empire state of mind. Can she find it again? The New York Times Aryna Sabalenka puts rough spell aside to open US Open title defence with...

    • Google News - Top Stories03:02
      Aryna Sabalenka blows up at reporter in fiery US Open scene: ‘A joke’

      Aryna Sabalenka blows up at reporter in fiery US Open scene: ‘A joke’ New York Post Aryna Sabalenka dominates in 2026 US Open second round US Open Tennis Watch: Aryna Sabalenka fumes at journalist for claiming she ‘parties’ Yahoo Sports Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open titles are built on an empire state of mind. Can she find it again? The New York Times Pegula and Shelton into third round at a rainy US Open, where some players are still stuck in first chron.com

    • Google News - Top Stories03:30
      Sabalenka, Partying? Next Question, Says World No.1

      Sabalenka, Partying? Next Question, Says World No.1 Tennis Now US Open: Aryna Sabalenka hits back at party line of questioning after latest win at Flushing Meadows Sky Sports Aryna Sabalenka dominates in 2026 US Open second round US Open Tennis Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open titles are built on an empire state of mind. Can she find it again? The New York Times Two-time defending champ Sabalenka advances in speedy 53-minute match ESPN

    • Channel News Asia03:46
      Sabalenka pushes back on party talk after dominant second-round win
    • ABC News (Australia)06:23
      Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win

      Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)07:49
      Sabalenku razljutilo pitanje na presici: Vi se šalite? Zašto biste to uopće rekli?

      ARINA SABALENKA plasirala se u 3. kolo US Opena, a na konferenciji za medije oštro je reagirala na pitanje novinara.

    • Times of India07:58
      'You guys are like a joke': Sabalenka blasts reporter on 'party' talk in tense presser

      The defending champion rejected the suggestion that her off-court appearances had affected her preparation.