SUMMARY
- Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open and then stunned in the new photo shoot with the trophy.
- Sabalenka credited her team for her success.
Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka ended her Australian Open run on a winning note. Sabalenka was one of the most dominant players at the tournament this year. The world No. 2 player not only successfully defended her title at Melbourne Park, she did it in style too!
Sabalenka took on Qinwen Zheng in the highly anticipated final at the Rod Laver Arena on January 27. Aryna continued her magnificent streak as she defeated Zheng 6-3, 6-2, without dropping a set. Moreover, Sabalenka became the only player, after Victoria Azarenka, to successfully defend the title.
It was an emotional moment for Aryna, as she fulfilled the promise she had made to her father. While Sabalenka’s achievements are truly commendable, she stole the show with her photoshoot.
Aryna Sabalenka’s Champion Photoshoot for her 2nd Australian Open title.
Undefeated in photoshoots. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lQ5BooXWga
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 28, 2024
After winning the trophy last year, Aryna stunned with her photo shoot on a boat in a pink dress. This year was no different, as Sabalenka posed with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the Royal Exhibition Building in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne.
Fans were in awe of Aryna’s beauty, who looked very classy in a white-knit dress with complementary gold jewelry. One fan commented, “Aryna is so statuesque!” Here are a few reactions to the photo shoot.
Aryna is so statuesque! Classy🫶
— Alicia V. Perry (@aliciavperry) January 28, 2024
We predicted iconic and iconic she delivered https://t.co/n0c7TVmUXn
— Jolie ✨ (@octosurface) January 28, 2024
The Australian Open champion has been in remarkable form this season. She has won 11 matches out of the 12 she has played so far. Aryna has her team to thank for their support, and she credited them for her success in her victory speech.
🫶 Team Sabalenka 🫶@SabalenkaA • #AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/pIo6Tv9ma0
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka was a woman on a mission, and she delivered once again at her favorite tournament. This is her time to bask in the glory of her success.
The accolades keep pouring in for Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka is now a two-time Grand Slam champion, thanks to her remarkable run at the Australian Open. Not only did she play ruthlessly, but former tennis player Lindsay Davenport thinks she was also the best emotionally.
Aryna has a track record of losing matches, despite being in the driver’s seat. It happened as recently as the US Open, when Coco Gauff defeated her in the final. Davenport had expressed her apprehensions initially, but Sabalenka proved her wrong.
“She was ready emotionally. It’s the best I’ve ever seen her. She was buttoned up; she was ready for the pressure moments when they did occur, and she didn’t have to have many of them because she was playing so well,” said Davenport.
Aryna Sabalenka is reaping the rewards of her hard work. She has been one of the most consistent players on the tour, and now she has two major titles to her name.