Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat
Aryna Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive US Open title and toppled from the world number one spot she had held for 99 weeks, vowed to come back stronger after a season of disappointment.And she'll take pride in a reign at number one, a place she has held for a total of 107 weeks -- including the stretch of 99 straight weeks that will end on Monday.
Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has vowed to work harder after her loss at the US Open, which knocked her off the world number one spot for the first time in 107 weeks. The 28-year-old was defeated by Elena Rybakina in a final set loss 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. This loss marks Sabalenka's first defeat since 2022, as she had previously advanced to the semi-finals at the US Open.
Despite the disappointment, Sabalenka remains optimistic, stating that she is happy with her level of play and that she will take many lessons from this tournament. She believes her performance, particularly her ability to come back stronger, will motivate her for the upcoming year. Sabalenka also expressed her gratitude for the support she received from the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, saying it felt amazing and made her feel more like an American player.
However, she emphasized that her ranking as a top player will not change due to this loss, as she will continue to work hard and improve her game.
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