Belarusian professional tennis player who is ranked first in the world in women’s singles by WTA. Sabalenka was born in Minsk, Belarus, 27 years ago. Aryna Sabalenka became an outstanding tennis player by 2015.
Sabalenka Career Highlights
Grand Slam titles : Australian Open in 2023 and 2024 | US Open in 2024. She has also reached the French Open final in 2025, which is her first Grand Slam final on clay.
WTA titles : Sabalenka, who has 20 WTA Tour-level singles titles, has won nine WTA 1000 titles.
Doubles Victories : In addition to her singles accomplishments, Sabalenka has won six doubles titles with Elise Mertens, including Grand Slam victories at the 2019 US Open and 2021 Australian Open.
Playing style and coaching
Known for her determination and powerful performances, Sabalenka plays right-handed. Anton Dubrov has played a key role in shaping her game and mental approach and leads her coaching team.
Personal background
Sabalenka began her tennis career at the age of six after her father introduced her to the game. She has a distinctive tiger tattoo on her left arm, which symbolizes her fierce personality on the court and has earned her the nickname “The Tiger.”
Recent performances
Most recently, Aryna Sabalenka reached the final of the 2025 French Open after defeating Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, ending Iga Swiatek’s 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros. She faced Coco Gauff in the final, a highly anticipated matchup between the world’s top two players.
Sabalenka’s consistent performances and powerful playing style make her a dominant force in women’s tennis.