Aryna Sabalenka, despite her remarkable 2024 season, including two Grand Slam victories, isn’t overly focused on reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking. Following her recent triumphs, many expected her to chase the top spot fiercely, but Sabalenka maintains a grounded outlook, emphasizing consistency and growth over rankings.
When asked about the importance of being ranked No. 1, Sabalenka responded:
“I mean, I’m not trying to focus on ranking, to be honest. Not like I’m checking where I’m gonna be after the tournament. I’m just trying to focus on myself, and I know that if on each tournament I’ll be able to play my best tennis and I’ll be able to bring this fight spirit on each game, I’ll be able to become World No. 1 again. So my focus is on myself, on improving myself as a player and as a person.”
Sabalenka’s mindset reflects her focus on long-term excellence rather than immediate validation, suggesting that for her, the journey and personal improvement are just as important as reaching the top.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
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2, Aryna played her last match on the 7th of September when she defeated world no.3 Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5 in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 16th career title.At present, during this year the Belarussian has achieved a composed 46-11 record. Aryna clinched 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Aryna reached the final in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka will play the world no.443 Petra Kvitova in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their actual record is 3-2 for Kvitova.
The Belarussian has won 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Belarussian got to the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International), in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).
Aryna won 16 titles in her career: 12 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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