In the YouTube video titled “I was born in Year of the Tiger” Sabalenka, the tennis player shares her affection for the tiger-themed gifts she receives from Chinese fans during the China Open. Born in the Year of the Tiger, Sabalenka is touched by the uniqueness of these presents and expresses that it’s only in China where fans bestow such gifts. She recalls her past successful tournaments in China, cherishing the amazing atmosphere that keeps her returning. Sabalenka is grateful for her fanbase in China and feels inspired to deliver her best tennis and compete until the end of the tournament.
Sabalenka in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.2, Aryna owns an overall 47-11 record in 2024. The Belarussian is participating in Beijing where she overcame Unknown Player bye and the world no.187 Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4 6-1.
Aryna Sabalenka will take on the world no.68 Ashlyn Krueger in the 3rd
round. They have never competed against each other till now in top events.Sabalenka clinched 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Aryna was the runner-up in Brisbane (Brisbane International), in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).
The Belarussian 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)