World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has arrived in Brisbane, ready to kickstart her preparations for the upcoming Australian Open. The 26-year-old Belarusian, who has been in phenomenal form over the past year, expressed her excitement about returning to Brisbane, calling it “feels like home”.
Sabalenka’s arrival in Brisbane comes after a successful year that saw her reclaim the WTA world No. 1 ranking and being named the WTA Player of the Year. She is set to compete in the Brisbane International, where she aims to claim more titles and fine-tune her game ahead of the Australian Open.
In an interview, Sabalenka shared her thoughts on the tournament and her connection to Brisbane: “I love playing here. The courts, the atmosphere, everything feels familiar and comfortable. It’s like a second home to me.”
Fans and tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating her performance, especially after her dominant display at the Australian Open last year, where she won the title without losing a set. Sabalenka’s powerful and accurate shots have made her a formidable opponent on the court, and her presence in Brisbane is sure to draw large crowds.
As Sabalenka gears up for the Brisbane International, all eyes will be on her to see if she can continue her winning streak and add another title to her impressive collection. With her confidence and determination, she is undoubtedly a favorite to watch in the tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates on Aryna Sabalenka’s journey in Brisbane and beyond. Will she be able to defend her title and make it to the finals once again? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – Sabalenka is ready to give it her all.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
Ranked world no.1, Aryna played her last match on the 8th of November when she was defeated by world no.3 Cori Gauff 7-6(4) 6-3 in the semifinal in Riyadh (draw).
This season Aryna has achieved a compiled 56-14 win-loss record. Sabalenka has won 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Wuhan. Aryna was the runner-up in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.