World primary Aryna Sabalenka says she is “fresh and ready to go” in her bid for a 3rd straight Australian Open title, warning she has loads of room for enchancment. The 26-year-old loved a sensational 2024, reaching seven finals and profitable 4 titles, together with the US Open. Her 12 months was kickstarted by defending her Australian Open crown, beating China’s high-flying Zheng Qinwen within the ultimate. Should she win it once more, she’s going to change into the primary girl to say three straight Melbourne Park singles titles since Martina Hingis between 1997-1999.
“I feel fresh and ready to go,” the Belarusian stated, in response to the WTA web site Thursday, after arriving for the Brisbane International which begins on Sunday forward of the Australian Open from January 12.
“I love Australia and I always come here hungry and always come here ready.
“I really feel all of the help right here, and I feel that is the very best factor about Australia, that persons are actually, actually, into tennis.”
Sabalenka also began 2024 in Brisbane, reaching the final without losing a set only to crash to Kazakstan’s Elena Rybakina in the decider.
She spent time in the off-season at her home in Florida before heading to the Middle East to prepare for Australia and will use the Brisbane tournament to fine-tune her Grand Slam preparations.
“You work exhausting on a number of issues within the pre-season,” she said.
“The first event earlier than the key event is the one the place you possibly can attempt it out and see what is going on to work properly for you, and what’s not.”
Despite her rise through the ranks to be the player to beat heading into 2025, Sabalenka said there were still parts of her game that need work.
“Oh, there’s so many issues to enhance,” she said.
“I imply, I’m not that good with possibly my recreation on the web in singles. There is quite a lot of issues to enhance in my contact recreation.
“There is so many things, even my serve is not as good as I want it to be, so there is always (elements) to improve.”
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