Sabalenka : "Je déteste perdre, c'est la pire sensation pour un sportif"

Iker Jiménez | 27 Apr 2026 | 16.53

Sabalenka : "Je déteste perdre, c'est la pire sensation pour un sportif". Source : Getty

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Aryna Sabalenka once again showed why she is dominating the circuit in 2026. The Belarusian had to struggle hard to defeat Naomi Osaka 6-7, 6-3, and 6-2 in the round of 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open, in a highly demanding match that tested her competitive character.

The defending champion maintains a spectacular streak, with only one defeat so far this season, and remains strong in her goal of retaining the title at the Caja Mágica. After conquering Indian Wells and Miami, Sabalenka is now aiming for her third Masters 1000 title of the year. Against Osaka, she had to come back from an adverse first set and raise her level in key moments to assert her authority.

Match Level Against Osaka

"I think I played pretty well. I dropped my level a bit towards the end of the first set and gave her that tie-break too easily. But overall, I'm happy. When she pressured me, I was able to produce incredible shots and very high-quality tennis. So, I'm satisfied. I'm also glad she brought that battle because it allowed me to fight, suffer a bit, and find solutions during the match. Overall, I'm content."

Change in Conditions in Madrid

"I like both (Madrid and Rome). At this stage of my career, I enjoy every surface. I like the process of adapting and finding the keys in each one. Here, I try to put more spin on the ball and take advantage of the high bounce. Basically, I play my tennis, but with a little more spin."

Win Streak

"I don't think much about it, but I guess it's easy to count. I just try to play each match as well as possible. That's my focus. The feeling of losing is never forgotten. It’s unforgettable. Just like winning. I hate losing; it's the worst feeling for an athlete."

Improvement in her Serve

"I think it's a combination of mental and technical aspects. Firstly, I had to find technical solutions in my serve, and once I found them, the mental part improved because I changed my focus. Now I can make double faults, but it doesn't affect me. I know exactly what went wrong and how to adjust it. I think I'm now a more complete player, better at adapting to different conditions and opponents. That's one of my strengths."

Virus at the Tournament

"So far, so good. I heard I have to avoid tacos (laughs). I've been eating the same since the beginning of the tournament, I don't spend too much time in the venue, I take vitamin C... and I hope to continue like this. I'm eating chicken breast with rice and salad. Very simple."

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