Lost in Melbourne. Lost in Paris. Lost in London. That’s been pretty much the reality for World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in 2025. The three-time slam queen has failed to capture even one major title this year. “Losing sucks,” she confessed when she missed a third-straight shot at her fourth slam at Wimbledon last month, thanks to a shocking semifinal loss to Amanda Anisimova. “ You always feel like you want to die, you don’t want to exist anymore, and this is the end of your life.” Now that the last slam of the season, in New York, is approaching, the Belarusian’s form has become the biggest concern. So much so, that notable WTA icons believe she may not have a ‘cake-walk ride’ at the Flushing Meadows.

This week, Sabalenka looked ready to defend her Cincinnati crown from last season.

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