Aryna Sabalenka expressed her enjoyment of tough challenges and her experience in the third round of Indian Wells during a recent interview. The Australian Open champion, who faced a tough test against Emma Raducanu in the second set, relished the opportunity to grow as a player through difficult matches. Sabalenka acknowledged that the match was a challenging experience but managed to keep her composure and ultimately emerged victorious.
She also reflected on the difference between defending a title and winning it for the first time, stating that while both experiences come with their own challenges, she found it easier to defend her title due to her familiarity with the emotions involved. Sabalenka’s lighthearted approach to handling tough situations on the court, such as making fun of herself instead of getting frustrated, has helped her stay positive and focused. She also shared her excitement about the photo shoot that follows the tournament, expressing her desire to improve her performance from the previous year.
Sabalenka in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.2, Aryna has achieved a compiled 13-2 record in 2024. Sabalenka is competing in Indian Wells where she defeated the world no.64 Peyton Stearns 6-72 6-2 7-66 and the world no.250 Emma Raducanu 6-3 7-5.
