Through Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, Sept. 11, 2024
NEW YORK—Attaining the arena No. 1 rating is a realization of a dream for Aryna Sabalenka.
Conserving the season-ending best spot is Sabalenka’s number one function.
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The Australian Open champion fell to Coco Gauff in the USA Open ultimate on Saturday, however formally assumes the arena No. 1 rating as of late.
Sabalenka, who has posted a 50-11 report, is looking for to sign in a 51-win season for the primary time in her profession. Sabalenka stated she needs to turn endurance on the best.
“Changing into a International No. 1, it is a massive growth, and success, in truth,” Sabalenka stated. “I am in reality happy with myself that every one the ones years I’ve been running so laborious helped me to develop into International No. 1.
“However, you recognize, like, for me it is extra about finish the yr as International No. 1, no longer similar to develop into International No. 1 after which subsequent week you are 2d. It is excellent in order that I will say I’ve been International No. 1, however I in reality wish to end the yr as International No. 1. That is why I am, like, nonetheless sure, and I am nonetheless motivated.”
Photograph credit score: Brad Penner/USTA/US Open
