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

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News18•16-01-2026, 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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