Aryna Sabalenka has dropped a spectacle for the tennis world at the US Open. And before you guess it, yes, it is one of the best; the fire inside her has only started to burn brighter. The Belarusian star has finally concluded her long-awaited dream in New York. While that’s certainly a reason for celebration, she has found another one. Only now, Sabalenka is heaping praise from a WTA legend, marking her dominance over the likes of Iga Swiatek.
At the US Open, the No. 2 seed had an incredible two-week run, wherein she thwarted formidable challenges on her way to the summit clash. Clashing with Jessica Pegula for the title, Sabalenka enriched the American crowd with a dramatic 7-5, 7-5 victory over the World No. 6 to lift her maiden Flushing Meadows crown. As congratulatory messages started to pour in, compatriot Victoria Azarenka wasn’t far behind. However, she had something far more intriguing to add.
Taking to her social media, the Belarusian pro lauded her countrywoman’s “amazing win.” Furthermore, Azarenka also labeled the No. 2 seed as the “best player in the world this season”, notably superseding the latter’s status over Iga Swiatek. She is seemingly justified. Despite being the crowd favorite, the Polish top seed endured a disheartening end to her New York campaign, having flushed out in the quarterfinals to finalist Pegula.
The Pole has tasted modest success this season and after her French Open triumph, healthy results haven’t favored Swiatek much, unlike Sabalenka, who has now clinched two Major crowns this season.
Amazing win for @SabalenkaA
Congratulations
Best player in the world this season!— victoria azarenka (@vika7) September 7, 2024
For those unaware, Azarenka wasn’t the only player to commend the No. 2 seed. Notable personalities including Billie Jean King, Carlos Alcaraz, Ons Jabeur, Andy Roddick, and Martina Navratilova were some of the names in her long list of admirers. After she encountered immense mental challenges followed by injuries, she deserves every wish that comes her way
Sabalenka has achieved multiple feats at Flushing Meadows, and congratulations will pour around from around the world. After stomaching her exuberant victory, the Belarusian star reserved a few words to express her elation in bagging the “beautiful trophy”.
Aryna Sabalenka ‘speechless’ after US Open conquest
Running out of words when attempting to term one’s happiness is exactly the kind of scenario that caught up to the Belarusian at the US Open. After becoming the first woman since Angelique Kerber in 2016 to pocket both hardcourt Slams in a single year, a high-spirited Aryna Sabalenka said:
“I’m speechless right now. So many times I thought I was so close to get the US Open title. It has always been a dream of mine and finally, I got this beautiful trophy. I’m just super proud of myself. I’m super proud of my team as well.”
Before moving on to her next task, the World No. 2 will likely take some time off to recover from her tiring two-week New York campaign. Sabalenka’s recent achievements will also seal her spot in the season’s WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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