Sabalenka: "No matter what happened to me, I always came back stronger, I never gave up"

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All the criticism was directed at her after announcing that she would skip the Paris 2024 Olympics. A few weeks later, Aryna Sabalenka silenced all those comments at once by winning the US Open 2024 with just one set lost on her way to the title. Minutes after lifting the trophy, the world number two undergoes a press conference to express her emotions, as well as share what it means to her to capture her third Grand Slam.

A challenging final

"It was a very tough match, she played an incredible tennis. Honestly, I didn't expect her to reach such a high level when I started leading 3-0. I am very happy I managed to hold my serve at 3-5 down, to break back later. That gave me a lot of confidence to close out the match in two sets. Just before that, I was almost preparing for a third set. I am very happy with the victory."

Regarding the ranking

"I am trying not to focus on the ranking, honestly. Not so much to check my position at the end of the tournament. I focus on myself, I know that if I play my best tennis in each tournament, if I manage to display this fighting spirit, I can be number one again. I focus on improving as a player and as a person. I hope to see myself at the top of the ranking someday."

Her place in tennis history

"It has always been my goal to put my family name in tennis history after losing my father. Every time I see my name on the trophy, I feel very proud of myself, of my family, who never gave up on fulfilling my dream and did everything they could for me to continue. I have had this opportunity in life, it means a lot. It has always been my dream. I still can't believe everything we have achieved."

Her mental strength

"Honestly, I thought I would have many memories from previous years, from which I have taken several tough lessons, especially after the last season. Today, I kept reminding myself that this was the US Open final. Of course, she would fight hard, and it wouldn't be easy. In tough moments, I tried to stay strong, remind myself that I have been through many things and that I am strong enough to handle this pressure," explains the Belarusian.

"I have faced many challenges on and off the court. Also, the complications of not playing Wimbledon due to injury, something that has been a new experience for me. The US Open is a very special place. I have also had very tough losses in the past. I always dreamed of having this beautiful trophy. That is why it is so special, because regardless of what happened to me, I always came back stronger, learned, and never gave up on this dream."

The moment of victory

"I can say it has been one of the best moments. Many things have crossed my mind. The first one was to remember all those tough defeats in the past. I was super proud of myself and my team for always coming back with better tennis. I don't know how to describe this feeling, it's the best."

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