Aryna Sabalenka ’s 2025 season has been a journey filled with both triumph and turmoil. The Belarusian held the World No. 1 ranking from the start of the year to the end, showing remarkable consistency. Yet, behind her success were moments of deep emotion and self-reflection, especially during the first half of the season.

Her campaign began with heartbreak at the Australian Open, where she lost the final to Madison Keys . In frustration, Sabalenka smashed her racket after the match, revealing the pressure she felt at the top. The disappointment continued at Roland Garros, where she was overcome with emotion during the trophy ceremony after falling to Coco Gauff. Sabalenka said in her post-match press conference:

Obviously, I made some tactical errors, mostly in fact. If you know me

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