Sabalenka: "I'm learning many lessons and all of them make me stronger"

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Aryna Sabalenka is starting to show her champion form. The defending US Open champion displayed her most convincing performance to defeat Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the American major (6-3, 7-6(2)). This way, the Belarusian avenges her defeat in the same place in the 2021 edition. Since then, the world number one has won three Grand Slams and plays a much more consistent and dominant tennis. 

One of the aspects that sets Minsk's player apart from the rest is her reliability in tie-breaks, she has won 18 consecutive. During those tense moments when the arm tightens and the legs feel heavy, she unfolds her best game. She discussed this in the post-match press conference, highlighting her mental strength and praising Leylah Fernandez's game as well. 

Avenging her loss against Leylah Fernandez in the 2021 US Open

"It was a tough match. It was a tough lesson for me back then. We never played since. I just wanted to prove to myself that I had learned the lesson, improved as a player, and yes, that I could achieve this victory. I won the match, and it was very important because she played an incredible tennis. It was a tough match, but I managed it quite well, and I am very happy about it".

Her high level in tie-breaks

"Mentally, I am quite strong and still growing, as I am learning many lessons, all of which make me stronger and stronger. In those tie-breaks, I just try to focus on myself, trust my game, stay aggressive, and look for the shots that I consider the right decision at that moment".

"Sometimes during the set, I doubt my decisions, but when I reach the tie-break, I know there's no time for doubt, and I just have to go for my shots and trust my game. I remind myself that I have to trust, feel good, and know what I have to do on the court. I try to stick to the game plan, stay aggressive, and put maximum pressure on my opponent".

Acknowledging Leylah Fernandez's level

"Without a doubt, she is a tough opponent. It's clear she is working hard. She is improving. Today she played an incredible tennis. I think only a few points in each set decided the result. She moves well. You know, she comes to the net and plays with a lot of confidence. Yes, she is definitely a tough opponent".

What sets her apart from the rest

"I understand the game better. Also, I control my emotions much better. I think I trust myself a lot more and have no doubt that I can win the match," says Aryna Sabalenka who is already showing a glimpse of the great tennis she is capable of displaying, and she does it at the right moment, before the start of the final week at the US Open.

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