Sabalenka: "After this year I will be mentally stronger"

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The recent champion in Cincinnati possibly comes to the US Open as the most feared player following a great display of tennis she has shown recently. Aryna Sabalenka wants to make up for that lost final last year against Coco Gauff and showcase her best tennis now that her shoulder injury has disappeared. In a press conference, the Belarusian talked about how beneficial that tennis break was after Wimbledon and how this year has helped her become mentally stronger.

- Any pending matters at the US Open?

"It's not that I feel like I have unfinished business here in my mind, but those tough losses motivated me a lot to work hard and improve things that hadn't worked in previous years. Every time I come here, I hope for the best result. I hope someday to be happy lifting this beautiful trophy."

- A necessary 'break' to come back stronger

"That short break was very necessary. The first two tournaments were a bit tricky due to the shoulder. For the first time, I had to face the fear of getting injured. But I am very happy that everything clicked in Cincinnati, and I trust the hard work we did. I am sure I won't get injured again. Maybe I don't feel as fresh, but I am ready and more hungry than before Wimbledon."

- A mind of steel

"I think after this year, I will be mentally stronger, and I thought I couldn't be stronger than I am now. But things have shown me that there is always a way to improve. If I look back, I think I should have stopped, stepped away from tennis, had a little break, recharged, and started again. I think I risked it and loaded myself too much. In the end, I was hit by the injury and also got sick, had stomach problems at Roland Garros. In terms of health, I suffered a lot, and that is why that break was very necessary. I don't want to say I am happy to have been injured, but yes, to have had free time, reset my mind, and prepare for hard courts."

- Her opinion on having video review in New York

"It is very important that we have this system here because I have seen all these complicated decisions lately. It is unfair for some players not to be able to review the decisions of the chair umpires. And I also think that for the officials, it is not easy, as tennis has improved a lot and is faster. So, I think it will be very useful for everyone and healthier to have these reviews. It's great."

- Impressive wins over Swiatek and Pegula 

"I felt really good after the title in Cincinnati. It has been very important for me to win the title and get those victories. I am very happy with the level I displayed, it's not that I have taken a weight off my shoulders with those wins. But yes, it's like a little moment of happiness before the US Open, which is very important to have good sensations before big tournaments."

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