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Gauff's racket-smashing moment during the Australian Open sparked a debate on player privacy and camera coverage.
Serena Williams joined Świątek and Pegula in backing Gauff’s privacy concerns.
Pegula reinforced the need to limit broadcast of private moments, noting the locker room as the only private space.
Gauff acknowledged the public scrutiny of her moments, urging a more private processing space.
Świątek criticized being watched like animals, calling for privacy and a private processing process.
The discussion highlighted calls to reduce behind-the-scenes access at major tennis events.
Gauff’s incident occurred as she exited the Australian Open, drawing attention to privacy at the event.
The trio of players publicly supported Gauff’s call for less intrusive coverage.
Pegula and Świątek spoke after quarterfinals, underscoring privacy concerns across matches.
The article frames privacy as a growing topic amid modern broadcast coverage in tennis.

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Svitolina has surged back into form and could become a Grand Slam champion with a Melbourne title.
Pegula could redefine her career by clinching the Australian Open, proving consistency is a weapon.
Zverev faces a historic chance to complete a career with a major title at Melbourne 2026.
Melbourne Open’s environment could help emerging champions reshape legacies.
Svitolina’s resurgence is highlighted as a defining storyline of the fortnight.
Pegula’s steady performance across majors positions her for a historic title run.
Australian Open’s history rewards players with work done, not just potential.
Svitolina, Pegula, and Zverev are described as not newcomers but defined by what they haven’t won.
Open’s early-season timing helps players arrive without the scars of a long year.

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Sabalenka reaches a fourth Australian Open final by defeating Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena, underscoring her dominance in Melbourne as the match carried post-match handshake tensions into the moment.
Organisers stated before the semifinal that there would be no post-match handshake between Sabalenka and Svitolina, reflecting broader tensions affecting on-court rituals.
Svitolina's stance on not shaking hands with Russian or Belarusian opponents ties to Ukraine's ongoing conflict, shaping post-match etiquette in Melbourne.
Sabalenka emphasized her anti-war stance, stating she does not support war and wants peace, a message echoed throughout the tournament.
The semi-final occurred at Rod Laver Arena, keeping Sabalenka on course for a third Melbourne Park title as the schedule narrowed to the final weekend.
Ahead of the Open, Svitolina started 2026 unbeaten after Auckland, while Sabalenka had claimed Brisbane, signaling a high-stakes clash.
Sabalenka's late-phase form featured 28 winners against Svitolina, underlining her sustained control of the match despite tensions.
A hindrance call for grunting from Sabalenka briefly disrupted her rhythm but did not alter the match's outcome.
Sabalenka will face either Jessica Pegula or Elena Rybakina in the Melbourne final, continuing her bid for a third Australian Open title.
Svitolina's gesture of shaking the chair umpire's hand before moving away highlighted the nuanced etiquette within broader Ukrainian-Belarusian tensions.

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