Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning WTA world No. 1, showed off her lively personality while attending the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Belarusian tennis star was invited as a guest of the Alpine F1 Team and made headlines for her cheerful energy during the event.
While mingling with the team and enjoying the thrilling Formula 1 atmosphere, Sabalenka was spotted dancing to the nostalgic hit “The Ketchup Song” by Las Ketchup. Her moves brought smiles to those around her, highlighting her playful side away from the competitive tennis courts.
Sabalenka, who recently capped off an impressive tennis season, took the opportunity to unwind while also supporting her passion for motorsport. Her appearance at the Grand Prix was part of the collaboration between tennis and Formula 1, showcasing the crossover appeal of two global sports.
The Alpine F1 Team welcomed Sabalenka to their paddock, where she interacted with drivers and team members, embracing the unique fusion of sporting worlds. The light-hearted dance moment quickly became a fan favorite, with many praising Sabalenka’s ability to have fun and engage with different audiences.
This off-court appearance adds to her growing status as not just a tennis champion but also a charismatic personality who enjoys life beyond the baseline. Fans of both tennis and F1 were thrilled to see the worlds of speed and precision collide with the charm and spontaneity Sabalenka brought to the event.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
Now the world no.1, Aryna played her last match on the 8th of November when she surrendered to world no.3 Cori Gauff 7-6(4) 6-3
in the semifinal in Riyadh (draw).This season the Belarussian has achieved a composed 56-14 win-loss record. Aryna clinched 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Wuhan. Sabalenka was the runner-up in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka will take on the world no.450 Petra Kvitova in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their current head to head is 3-2 for Kvitova.
Sabalenka conquered 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Wuhan. Sabalenka was the runner-up in Brisbane (Brisbane International), in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).
Aryna won 17 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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