Sabalenka explains the key to her victory against Raducanu

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Aryna Sabalenka is back and stronger than ever. The recent Wimbledon semifinalist resumed activity at WTA Cincinnati 2025 and in her second match, she faced Emma Raducanu, who didn't make things easy for her. Pushing to a tiebreak in the third set, the Belarusian was finally able to secure the victory.

In a press conference, the British player expressed her pride in the improvement since their last meeting just a month ago at the third Grand Slam of the season. Aryna, on the other hand, reviewed the keys to her game that led to the triumph and talked about how she saw her opponent.

"I went to the cold room for 10 minutes," recounted Sabalenka, who still didn't seem fully recovered from the tremendous three-hour battle. "The last time I tried, I could only stay inside for a minute in Florida. That's how hot it was, I didn't want to leave the room, I only left because I had to go to the press."

"I was brave enough to come to the net and take risks with some shots I've been working on for the past couple of weeks. Max is very happy with my volley, but at the same time thinks it's too risky. I'm very happy with that shot. I was brave in some decisions and that's why I believe I got the victory."

Struggles of playing under these conditions

"Throughout the match, I kept thinking that's what they call aging. I told myself, 'So this is what it feels like to be older.' I looked at Emma, and she was active, ready for the next point while I was still trying to catch my breath. I couldn't believe I was getting older. We need to do something because I'm getting older."

"I was trying to control my breathing, exhale slowly, make sure I could breathe properly. I just hoped I could hang in there in these conditions and finally get the victory."

An improvement in her mindset

"Mentally, I've improved a lot. After not getting the break at 2-2, I kept telling myself to keep pushing. Before, I would have lost my focus and my serve. It seemed impossible at times, but I told myself to stay in the match."

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