Aryna Sabalenka: A Rising Star in Tennis

From obscurity to the top 100

Aryna Sabalenka, born on May 5, 1998 in Belarus, has taken the tennis world by storm. Her impressive performance in the 2017 Tianjin Open, where she reached her first Tour-level final, propelled her into the top 100 on October 16th, 2017, at number 76.

Recent Successes

Sabalenka's momentum has continued to build, with notable victories over top-ranked players. In 2019, she defeated Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals. Additionally, she has consistently reached the later stages of prestigious tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.

A Force to be Reckoned With

At just 22 years of age, Iga Swiatek has already achieved significant milestones in her tennis career. She has won multiple Grand Slam titles and holds the distinction of being the youngest player to win the French Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005. Her impressive record on clay courts is a testament to her dominance on this surface.