Sabalenka bids to rediscover form at intriguing US Open
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, is trying to regain her strong form at this year's US Open. After a great start to 2024, her recent performances have been inconsistent, and she must win to keep her world number one tennis ranking.Key Facts
- Sabalenka won both the Indian Wells and Miami titles in 2024, a rare achievement called the 'Sunshine Double'.
- She leads the world rankings with a 3,000-point advantage but has struggled since Miami with a 17-7 win-loss record.
- Sabalenka has won four major singles titles, including two US Open and two Australian Open titles, all on hard courts.
- To keep her number one ranking, Sabalenka must defend 2,000 points at the US Open, or Elena Rybakina could overtake her.
- Rybakina won the Australian Open in 2024 and is close to Sabalenka in rankings but is recovering from an ankle injury.
- Sabalenka has talked about working on her mental game to come back stronger after recent defeats.
- Other top contenders for the US Open title include Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, both with strong recent performances.
- Sabalenka's recent losses sometimes involved losing matches after having early leads, indicating mental focus challenges.
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