Aryna Sabalenka, a 25yearold tennis player from Belarus, is ready to defend her title at the Australian Open with optimism and a strong sense of determination. Her remarkable accomplishments include winning her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2023, finishing as the runnerup in the US Open, and reaching the semifinals of Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Sabalenka’s commitment to selfimprovement and her love of the game have made her a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis, and she aims to follow in the footsteps of Victoria Azarenka and become the first woman since 2013 to win consecutive Australian Opens.
