Sabalenka explains her 'routine' on vacation: "I usually come back with six extra kilos"

Finalist in 2024, champion in 2025, and currently a finalist in 2026. There is no doubt that Aryna Sabalenka is delighted every time the WTA 500 in Brisbane arrives, hence she has reached her third consecutive final without dropping a set. With four clear victories until reaching the final stage (Bucsa, Cirstea, Keys, Muchova), the Belarusian has shown imperious form on the court throughout the week, which translates into calmness when sitting in front of the microphone. Today's challenge was not easy, facing an opponent who had defeated her in the last three meetings, but Aryna Sabalenka is prepared for that and much more. Afterwards, she could relax talking to the press about her tennis level or the little physical activity she did during her fifteen days of vacation.

Victory over Muchova in the semifinals

"I think we both made a lot of unforced errors towards the end of the second set, but I am super happy to have closed the match at that moment, to have won in straight sets. She is a great opponent, we know her well, I knew that if I gave her that chance at the last minute, she would take advantage of it, so things would be a bit more complicated for me. Fortunately, I was able to handle the situation and win the match in two sets."

Compliments towards the Czech's talent

"She has an incredible tennis game, there were some points where she played impressively, so I had no choice but to applaud her. We have faced each other several times in the past, I had to suffer several times, that's why I am so happy about what happened this time. I have been able to stay focused from the beginning, show a high level of tennis, and always put her under pressure, until achieving the victory in consecutive sets. This is just great."

 

Improving her tennis day by day

"Definitely, I feel some differences from the first match I had this week, I see that I am playing a bit better each time. This is a really important tournament for me on this tour, a tour that ends and focuses mainly on Melbourne. However, to build the level I want to reach to compete against the best in big matches, I have to do well here first. I am very happy with the performance I have shown so far, I can't wait to play my final match here."

What did Aryna Sabalenka do during her vacation?

"I usually only take a couple of weeks off for vacation, that's it, then I return to practice. During those two weeks, I do no sports at all, then I come back with an extra six kilos, but I don't mind, I know how my mind works. I know that I will exercise a lot later and lose it quickly, but it is vital not to do any sports in those two weeks [...] Well, actually, I did go to the gym, I won't lie, but just to walk on the treadmill. As for tennis, I didn't pick up a racket in those fifteen days, it is important to take that time to disconnect, recharge, and start fresh."

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