Sabalenka's inspiring speech after winning the Laureus
Great day for Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid, and the WTA 1000 that we are focusing on this week hasn't even started yet. The Belarusian was moved once she received the award and remembered some legends from the past that she saw on the list that she now closes.
"I have goosebumps... When I see the list of previous winners, it drives me a little crazy knowing that my name will be alongside those legends," confessed the current World No. 1, delighted with such a prestigious award.
Aryna Sabalenka’s speech after winning the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award:
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“I have goosebumps… when I see the list of the winners from previous years, it makes me feel a bit crazy to know my name is gonna be next to those legends.” 🥹 pic.twitter.com/TAO1dRMvuW
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