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Long lines had already formed outside of Stadium 3 six hours before the start of Alexandra Eala's second-round match against Dayana Yastremska at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Holding Filipino flags and wearing shirts that read "Alexandra Eala fan club," hundreds of enthusiastic fans looked desperate to make their way inside to get a glimpse of the 20-year-old sensation.

New Zealand's Alice Robinson, skiing in bib 8, delivered the first true challenge. The Giant Slalom specialist-who has quietly been rebuilding her confidence after a mid-season dip-attacked the steeps with conviction and skied the technical third sector nearly four tenths faster than anyone else to that point. She crossed the line 0.10 seconds ahead of Suter to seize the lead.

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied by the words 'You & me, forever,' along with a ring and heart emoji.

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In a match slated for Tuesday, Jasmine Paolini (No. 8 in rankings) will face Maria Sakkari (No. 52) in the Round of 32 at the WTA Doha, Qatar. Compared to the underdog Sakkari (+145), Paolini is the favorite (-190) to advance. WTA Doha, Qatar Info Tournament: The WTA Doha, Qatar Round: Round of 32 Date: Tuesday, February 10 Venue: Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex Location: Doha, Qatar Court Surface: Hard

Amid the annual upheaval at the Australian Open, of party courts, one-point fairytales, and ever-expanding festivals, some things don't change. Alex de Minaur has had the same locker every year of the 10 he has played at Melbourne Park, and he once again carries the hopes of home fans into the year's first grand slam. On the Groundhog Day repetition of the international circuit, it's the kind of familiarity that might breed superstition.

She had an incredible last year. She's still so young and everything for her is a new experience which is amazing. And what she achieved I think is just incredible. And she's actually my doubles partner this week, so I'm really excited to be playing doubles with with Maya, and she's going to be a little bit nervous for her first match this morning, but she's a quality player. She moves so well on the court, so really excited to see how she goes.