Sabalenka: "It's painful to see that you make a mistake and people forget everything else"

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The world's best player is back, eager to lay the groundwork for the assault on the last Grand Slam of the year. Aryna Sabalenka does not want to end the year empty-handed in terms of titles from the most important tournaments on the calendar, so she is aware of the significance of performing well at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati 2025, to arrive in top form at Flushing Meadows.

Pause to gain momentum. Aryna Sabalenka cannot consider this season a disappointment, at least not yet. Despite her consistency, reliability, and apparent dominance over most of her rivals, she has not clinched a Grand Slam title this season. She will seek it in New York, but first, it's time to dust off the racket at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati 2025, a tournament marking her return to the courts after a few weeks of vacation.

- Need for vacation and the importance of building a personal brand

"The season has been really intense; it's impossible to be at your best every week. I realized after Wimbledon that I needed a break, and it was great to do so. Now I feel much fresher both physically and mentally," highlights Sabalenka, who has shared some of her vacation experiences in Greece on social media. "I like to tell my own story, let people know what I do on and off the court, feel connected with people, and show my more human side," she explained.

Perhaps this is now more important than ever for the number 1 player, in order to continue restoring her personal brand, which was damaged after some controversial comments following the Roland Garros final that led her to apologize to Gauff. "Some people don't understand the intensity we bring to competition. I faced the press very angry with myself and frustrated with the result. It's painful to see how in a moment when you say something without clear thinking, everyone judges you, forgetting completely who you are and what you have done before," reflected Aryna.

"I was too excited and completely wrong. It was hard for me to explain, but I have learned a lot from what happened. I believe now people can understand me better. I would like to think that people are aware that on the court, I can shout and be very focused on achieving my goals, but off the court, I am also a fun, friendly, and calm girl who enjoys other things in life," she pointed out.

- Motivation to perform well at the US Open 2025

"I decided not to play in Canada because I consider managing the available energy as very important. The season is long and exhausting, and now a crucial stretch is coming up for me. I defend the title in New York, and I love facing a Grand Slam in that way. I just hope that all the lessons I have learned from the last Grand Slam tournaments will help me reach my peak level," emphasized a Aryna Sabalenka eager to deliver a stellar performance at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati 2025.

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