Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis star, recently reached the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third consecutive year. After her hard-fought victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Sabalenka shared the story behind her tiger tattoo during an on-court interview.
Sabalenka revealed that she got the tattoo when she was 18 years old. She explained that the tiger symbolizes resilience and perseverance, reflecting her aggressive and determined approach to the game. “I was born in the year of the tiger, and I had been dreaming about getting this tattoo for six months before I finally decided to go through with it,” she said.
The tattoo serves as a constant reminder for Sabalenka to never give up, stay aggressive, and push herself no matter the circumstances. This mentality has been a driving force in her career, helping her achieve remarkable success on the tennis court.
Sabalenka’s dedication to the tiger theme extends beyond her tattoo. She incorporates tiger symbols into her gear, including her shoelaces and watch, emphasizing the importance of the tiger in her life.
As Sabalenka prepares for her semifinal match against Paula Badosa, she carries with her the spirit of the tiger, ready to fight till the end and continue her impressive run at the Australian Open.
Sabalenka at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWWWWLWWW Now ranked no.1, the Belarussian has managed to achieve an overall 10-0 record in 2025. Sabalenka is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where she defeated the world no.81 Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2, the world no.54 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-3 7-5, the world no.42 Clara Tauson 7-6(5) 6-4, the world no.15 Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2 and the world no.32 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2 2-6 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka will come up against the world no.12 Paula Badosa in the semifinal. Their current head to head is 5-2 for Sabalenka.
Sabalenka has won 1 title in 2025 in Brisbane.
Sabalenka 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)
