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Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA

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Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA

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