Player profile
Aryna Sabalenka adds variety to one of tennis's biggest power games
Aryna Sabalenka reached world No. 1 through elite serving and first-strike power, then made that game harder to read. WTA analysis in 2025 noted a more controlled serve, increased use of the drop shot and a developing backhand slice alongside her heavy groundstrokes. Those refinements supported another dominant hard-court season and gave her options when clean winners were not available. Sabalenka owns multiple major singles titles, a 2019 US Open women's doubles crown and extensive experience under the sport's brightest lights. Her profile is no longer simply about hitting harder; it is about selecting when power, shape or touch best fits the point.
Profile facts: US Open Tennis Championships player page ↗