Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked number one in the WTA, has confirmed she will not participate in mixed doubles at the upcoming US Open. Her decision follows the withdrawal of her original partner, Grigor Dimitrov, who was expected to team up with her for the event.
Loyalty to Dimitrov shapes Sabalenka’s choice
Speaking to reporters, Sabalenka explained that while several male players had expressed interest in partnering with her, she chose not to pursue a replacement. “Well there is a few guys who are asking, but, no, I don’t think so,” she said, adding that her loyalty to Dimitrov played a key role in her decision.
Focus remains on singles campaign
Sabalenka’s withdrawal from mixed doubles allows her to concentrate fully on her singles run, where she is considered one of the top contenders for the title. With her powerful game and recent form, many expect her to make a deep run in the tournament.
Fans react to Sabalenka’s decision
While some fans expressed disappointment at not seeing the dynamic duo of Sabalenka and Dimitrov on court, others praised her commitment and focus. The US Open continues to draw attention not only for its high-level competition but also for the personal choices and stories that shape the event.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2025
WLWWWLLWLW Currently ranked no.21, Grigor played his last match on the 7th of July when he had to retire when playing against world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the 4th round and the scoreline was 3-6 5-7 2-2 .
Presently, during this year Dimitrov owns a composed 17-11 record. Grigor Dimitrov’s most significant result of the present year was reaching the semifinal in Brisbane and Miami.
Sabalenka in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Sabalenka owns an overall 50-9 record in 2025. Sabalenka is currently having a run in Cincinnati where she toppled the world no.59 Marketa Vondrousova 7-5 6-1, the world no.39 Emma Raducanu 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5) and the world no.42 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1 7-5.
Aryna Sabalenka will fight against the world no.10 Elena Rybakina in the quarter. The head to head is 7-4 for Sabalenka.
Sabalenka clinched 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. The Belarussian was the runner-up at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) and at the French Open.
The Belarussian won 20 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
