No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Shrugs Off Her Recent Struggles as She Seeks a Third Straight US Open Title
The top-ranked Belarusian is trying to rebound after a summer slump that left her outside the fourth round in recent tournaments.
- On Aug 28, 2026, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka addressed recent struggles in New York, where the two-time defending Open champion has failed to reach the fourth round in her last few tournaments.
- Critics attribute Sabalenka's performance dip to off-court activities like endorsements and vacations, contrasting her current form with her 2024 New York title victory over Jessica Pegula.
- Paula Badosa, friend on tour, dismissed the criticism, noting that "when she was winning, nobody says anything" about Sabalenka's activities, despite her doing the same since outside the top 100.
- Sabalenka acknowledged dealing with "several things" recently, emphasizing she is working on the mental side of her game and expects these tough lessons to make her stronger.
- With rivals Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula closing in, Sabalenka faces a critical Open that could determine whether she retains her top ranking after a difficult summer.
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Miami (USA), 28 Aug (EFE).- Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, number 1 in the world, said this Friday before the opening of the US Open that it is a matter of time before she regains the level she showed in the final stage of last season and at the beginning of the current one, when she dominated the circuit with [...] La entrada Sabalenka: «Returning to my best level is just a matter of time» was first published in HolaNews.
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, number 1 in the world, said this Friday before the opening of the US Open that it is a matter of time before she regains the level she showed in the final stage of last season and at the beginning of the current one, when she dominated the circuit with an iron hand. «I have been [...] The entry Sabalenka: «Returning to my best level is only a matter of time» was first published in Foco Informativa.
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