Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion and world No. 1, graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australiaas she prepares for the 2025 season. The 26-year-old Belarusian star has firmly established herself as a dominant force in women’s tennis, with 23 titles across singles and doubles, and over $46 million in career prize money.
In an exclusive interview, Sabalenka shared insights into the personal and professional hurdles that have shaped her journey to the top. Despite her immense success, including her rise to WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2018 and her dual ranking achievements as world No. 1 in doubles and No. 2 in singles by 2021, her path has not been without its challenges.
Now holding the prestigious year-end world No. 1 singles ranking, Sabalenka remains focused on her goals while reflecting on the resilience that helped her navigate tough times. With back-to-back Australian Open titles under her belt, she enters the tournament as a favorite, ready to tackle the season’s challenges with renewed confidence.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, the Belarussian played her last match on the 5th of January when she defeated world no.57 Polina Kudermetova 4-6 6-3 6-2
in the final in Brisbane to win her 18th career title.This year Aryna achieved a 5-0 record. Sabalenka conquered 1 title in Brisbane.
Aryna Sabalenka will compete against Petra Kvitova in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their record is 3-2 for Kvitova.
Sabalenka conquered 1 title in 2025 in Brisbane.
Aryna won 18 titles in her career: 14 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)