NEW YORK, Aug 22, (AFP): World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she is ready to hit her peak as she prepares to launch the defence of her US Open crown after a tumultuous season of near-misses.
The 27-year-old from Belarus arrives at Flushing Meadows sitting on top of the global rankings despite a year in which she has failed to add to her tally of three Grand Slam singles titles.
Although her return at the Cincinnati Open ended in a straight sets defeat to Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals, a relaxed Sabalenka says she is in a positive mood heading to New York.
"I've had a pretty good season so far in the Slams. Lost those two finals but I learned really tough lessons," Sabalenka said.
"I lost in semis at Wimbledon but the consistency is there.
"I really hope those tough lessons are going to help me.”
'Tough lessons' helping Sabalenka ahead of US Open defence
FE Team | Published: August 22, 2025 23:43:52
'Tough lessons' helping Sabalenka ahead of US Open defence
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