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Mboko, Sabalenka, Pegula Set for Dominant Matches Ahead

1/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Victoria Mboko is favored to beat Clara Tauson after starting the year 7-2, while Tauson is 2-2 and has not shown consistency.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Anastasia Potapova, as Sabalenka is a strong favorite and Potapova has struggled on hard courts, and Sabalenka has defeated Potapova twice.
Jessica Pegula will play Oksana Selekhmetova, with Pegula as a significant favorite despite Selekhmetova's impressive performance last year.

History

Historical Context

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) was founded in June 1973 by Billie Jean King and 70 other female players, responding to gender disparities in sports. At that time, women earned only 1% of total prize money. The WTA's establishment has since transformed women's tennis, leading to equal prize money at major tournaments and inspiring players like Victoria Mboko and Aryna Sabalenka in a more equitable environment.

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Story summary

Victoria Mboko is favored to beat Clara Tauson after starting the year 7-2, while Tauson is 2-2 and has not shown consistency.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Anastasia Potapova, as Sabalenka is a strong favorite and Potapova has struggled on hard courts, and Sabalenka has defeated Potapova twice.
Jessica Pegula will play Oksana Selekhmetova, with Pegula as a significant favorite despite Selekhmetova's impressive performance last year.

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