Aryna Sabalenka: podcast appearances and interviews

Aryna Siarhiejeŭna Sabalenka, born on May 5, 1998, is a Belarusian professional tennis player who has achieved notable success in both singles and doubles. She has won 24 career singles titles, including four Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and the US Open, and eleven WTA 1000 events. Sabalenka has also secured six doubles titles, such as the 2019 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open, both with partner Elise Mertens. She gained prominence in 2017 when she helped lead the Belarus Fed Cup team to a runner-up finish. Her career rankings peaked with her achieving the number one spot in the WTA singles rankings and later in doubles, reflecting her versatility and success in the sport. Sabalenka finished 2018 and 2019 ranked outside the top 10 but saw significant improvement after her semifinal appearances in 2021, which elevated her to a career-high position of world No. 2. In 2023, she won her first major singles title at the Australian Open and was the runner-up at the US Open. By 2024, she regained her Australian Open title and secured her first US Open victory, ending the year as the world’s top-ranked player. Her continued success in subsequent years included defending major titles, maintaining the No. 1 ranking throughout the seasons, and winning the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year in 2026. Sabalenka initially played doubles regularly, achieving success with Mertens before focusing solely on singles.