By securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for a second consecutive year, Aryna Sabalenka has joined an elite class of players. However, one title still eludes her– the Billie Jean King Trophy. But with her first appearance set for the championship game since 2022, the Belarusian has only one hurdle left in Elena Rybakina. While it is predicted as a fiery match on Saturday, November 8, Sabalenka has also left a message for her final opponent of the season.
“Yeah, it’s going to be another powerful game,” Sabalenka confessed after a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 semifinal win over Amanda Anisimova . “I feel like today was a great preparation for Elena. I’m looking forward to leaving everything I have in the last match of the season and fighting for this beautiful trophy. I’ll definitely go out there to

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