Aryna Sabalenka, the current world No. 1 in women’s singles, opened up in her interview with Tatler Asia about the struggles she faced during her US Open victory. “This US Open felt different because I had to fight through so many things—not only on the court but inside myself,” she said, highlighting the mental and physical battles that defined her journey.
Confidence and resilience
Sabalenka admitted that there were moments when she doubted herself. “There were moments when my confidence was low, I was tired, and it felt like everything was going wrong, but I kept pushing,” she explained. Her perseverance ultimately led to one of the most meaningful titles of her career.
Emotional significance of the win
The Belarusian star emphasized how overcoming adversity made the triumph even more special. “Winning after all that made the title feel more emotional—like proof that I can stay strong even when the season is really hard,” she told Tatler.
Recognition and accolades
Sabalenka’s resilience has not gone unnoticed. Last month, she was voted the Women’s Tennis Association Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, a reflection of her consistency and dominance on the tour.
With her US Open victory and back-to-back WTA awards, Sabalenka enters 2026 with momentum and confidence. Her reflections reveal not only the challenges of competing at the highest level but also the strength required to remain at the top of the sport.
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Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
Now the world no.1, the Belarussian played her last match on the 8th of November 2025 when she capitulated to Elena Rybakina 6-3 7-6(0) in the final in Riyadh (draw).
Presently, during this year the Belarussian has a compiled 63-12 match record.
