Aryna Sabalenka speaks at the pre-tournament press conference (Picture credit: AP)
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News1816-01-2026, 09:42

Sabalenka Rejects Swiatek-Centric Australian Open Narrative: 'It Is Not Only...'

  • Aryna Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, stated that the Australian Open is not solely about her and Iga Swiatek.
  • She highlighted other strong contenders like Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Jessica Pegula.
  • Sabalenka and Swiatek collectively hold 10 Grand Slam titles and have dominated women's tennis recently.
  • Sabalenka aims to improve on her previous Australian Open performance, where she lost to Madison Keys.
  • She believes her off-season training and exhibition matches, including one with Nick Kyrgios, have prepared her well for a potential fifth Grand Slam title.

Why It Matters: Aryna Sabalenka asserts the Australian Open features multiple strong contenders beyond just her and Iga Swiatek.

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