Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aryna Sabalenka says tough recent results will make her stronger as she seeks a third straight US Open title and fifth Grand Slam crown.
- On Friday, world number one Aryna Sabalenka arrived in New York, brushing off recent form concerns as she prepares to defend her US Open title at Flushing Meadows.
- Since her Miami Open victory in March, Sabalenka has struggled, suffering fourth-round exits at the Canadian and Cincinnati Opens earlier this month.
- Despite the setbacks, the 28-year-old remains confident, telling reporters, "Throw tough challenges at me, I will come back only stronger." She emphasized working on her mental game.
- With rivals Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula threatening her top ranking, Sabalenka responded to critics by saying, "All that matters for me is that I love it."
- A victory would make Sabalenka the third woman to win three consecutive US Opens, joining Chris Evert and Serena Williams after her back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025.
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Pre-tournament press conferences at Grand Slams are quite telling, and in Aryna Sabalenka‘s case, it was a bit revealing as the Belarusian attempts a hat-trick of US Open titles. The World No.1 was candid about her indifferent form ahead of New York, while remaining optimistic about hitting top gear at Flushing Meadows. “That’s the beauty […] The post “But Who Cares?”- Aryna Sabalenka Refuses to Discuss Difficult Period While Delivering Blunt Me…
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Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
The world number one from Belarus arrives in New York following a disappointing run of recent results and has not won a tournament since her victory in the Miami Open in March. However the four-time Grand Slam singles champion insists she is ready to turn the page at Flushing Meadows over the next fortnight, a venue that has been a happy hunting ground for her in recent years with back-to-back wins in 2024 and 2025. "Always confident," the 28-ye…
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