Aryna Sabalenka makes history as first Belarusian to grace Time cover
Aryna Sabalenka has added another remarkable achievement to her growing list of milestones, becoming the first Belarusian to appear on the cover of Time magazine. What an honor to be on the cover of @time ♥️ thank you for having me pic.twitter.com/UzuR7RkQTb — Sabalenka Aryna (@SabalenkaA) August 13, 2026 The world No. 1 spoke candidly in the interview about defeats, the relentless demands of…
Aryna Sabalenka has made history by becoming the first Belarusian to grace the cover of Time magazine. The world No. 1 shared her gratitude for being chosen in an Instagram post. In a recent interview, Sabalenka discussed the pressures of professional tennis and balancing her personal life, expressing a desire to be remembered as both a fierce competitor and fun-loving individual.
Standing at the top of the rankings, she is one of only ten women in WTA history to maintain a spot in the top position for over 100 weeks, joining legendary players such as Serena Williams and Steffi Graf. Outside of tennis, Sabalenka boasts a massive online presence, with 7.2 million followers on TikTok and Instagram combined, and her own YouTube series, "Arina’s Arena."
Recently, she returned to her roots in Minsk, opening new tennis courts and conducting a masterclass for young players at School No. 86, where she began her tennis journey.
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