The Belarusian was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final by Madison Keys, before Saturday’s 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Gauff in Paris. Serena Williams – 2016.

The Women’s Australian Open will make its return as a stand-alone tournament in 2026, officially ending Golf Australia's attempts at playing both men's and women's events at the same time.

For those who are unaware, tennis pays its men’s and women’s champions the same at the four grand slams. The Australian Open earlier this year saw winners Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys ...