‘Assured’ Aryna Sabalenka fires stern warning to rivals forward of Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka says she is thrilled together with her degree going into the Australian Open and warned her rivals that she is feeling “confident” and able to do huge issues once more at Melbourne Park. 

On Sunday, the top-seeded Belarusian clinched her first title of the brand new season after getting back from a set right down to beat qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6 6-3 6-2 within the Brisbane Worldwide closing. 

On the WTA 500 event in Brisbane, the world No. 1 additionally clinched straight-set wins over Renata Zarazua, Yulia Putintseva, Marie Bouzkova and Mirra Andreeva.

“I definitely can take a lot of things from this week heading into the Australia Open. I definitely feel my game pretty well. Mentally, physically I’ll be ready to go at the Australia Open. Really happy with the way the week went. Yeah, having this trophy going to the major, it’s really important,” she answered.

Aryna Sabalenka© Brisbane Worldwide/X – Honest Use

 

Sabalenka: I really feel snug there and I am simply tremendous excited

When the Australian Open begins, the Belarusian tennis star will likely be aiming to finish a three-peat at Melbourne Park. 

And contemplating her present type, it’s in all probability honest to say that she is the No. 1 favourite to win the opening Grand Slam of the season. 

“I definitely feel confident in my game. I’m just excited. I love playing there. I love to fight for my dream. That’s the conditions where I feel really comfortable in. I’m just super exciting heading to the Australia Open,” Sabalenka added.

In 2023, the 26-year-old misplaced only one set en path to successful the Comfortable Slam. 

Final yr, she did not drop a single set in Melbourne. 

It stays to be seen if Sabalenka can once more win seven matches in Melbourne and win her third consecutive Australian Open title.