Sabalenka: "There are things that don't work, but I'm not going to give up on them"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 7 Jan 2025 | 11.50

Sabalenka: "There are things that don't work, but I'm not going to give up on them." Photo: Getty

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Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the 2025 Australian Open as the defending champion, but also as the number one player with spectacular sensations that have already led her to a title this new season. The Belarusian's evolution in recent months has been remarkable, and as she clearly states in her remarks, she has no intention of stopping in her pursuit to enhance her game and maintain her dominance on tour. Will she be able to defend her title in Melbourne and hold onto the top spot in the coming months?

"It's great to have variety in your tennis. When you have to switch to plan B, you have something to play. I really believe that having those tricky shots, that slice, changing the rhythm, is really going to bring many benefits to my game. Facing someone who is very aggressive but also has a great touch can be frustrating. There is always something to improve. I always look forward to new things," Sabalenka said in an interview with the official WTA. It seems that her intentions and changes are moving in that direction, which we will see in the upcoming weeks on the tour, starting with the 2025 Australian Open.

A Preseason That Doesn't Quite Add Up

Despite winning the trophy in Brisbane, Aryna confesses that she hasn't been able to implement the things she worked on during the preseason: "I've been mixing matches and training new things. I've been working in the preseason. I have to be honest, it's not working very well so far, but I won't give up on the things I've trained. I hope everything works better in Melbourne." The Belarusian only dropped one set on her way in her first tournament of the year, although she wants to take advantage of these days before the Australian Grand Slam kicks off to refine those new aspects she wants to implement this season.

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