Aryna Sabalenka

“Once a year, even a stick shoots,”

Aryna Sabalenka · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13

After being overpowered by Rybakina at the WTA Finals last November, Sabalenka used a Russian idiom to describe her opponent's timely form.

“I will make sure it is the last time,”

Aryna Sabalenka · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12

Sabalenka jokingly responded after Rybakina noted her Indian Wells 2023 triumph was the first time she had beaten the Belarusian.

“I wanted it badly, to go to the final, and of course I want to go all the way. The mentality was just, I'm ready. I'm ready for whatever it's going to take to get the win.”

Aryna Sabalenka · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12

Sabalenka spoke to reporters on Thursday about her desperation and mindset heading into the final.

“It kind of like feels for me, talking about Grand Slams, a last push of the season,”

Aryna Sabalenka · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12

Sabalenka spoke to reporters on Thursday after booking her spot in her fourth consecutive US Open final.

“It’s crazy. I would say that I’m super‑happy with the beginning of the season. Then I went a bit down the hill, but I feel like I’m building myself back and I feel like I had a lot of great matches, a lot of great wins, a lot of tough lessons, but it’s also my journey and I only get better from that.”

Aryna Sabalenka · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Sabalenka discussed her ups and downs this season before her loss to Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.

“I feel like time flies faster and faster the older I get,”

Aryna Sabalenka · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Sabalenka reflected on her season before her loss to Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.