By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennisnow | Sunday, February 9, 2025
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Aryna Sabalenka’s Grandest Slam aroused great pain.
Reflecting on its three -band loss to Madison Keys In Australian Open Final Classic last month, Sabalenka said the obstacle was her “harshest” loss.
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A bold key to the defensive champion twice protective Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in an inspiring Ao Showdown Premier Power Players that escalated into the stunning slugfest in Rod Laver Arena.
Meeting with the media in Doha today, Sabalenka said the dramatic end of her reign Ao was such a strong loss that it took about a week to recover.
“That was the most difficult,” Sabalenka told the media in Doha before Qatar’s total energy. “I think for a week I was still thinking about that match.”
These thoughts twice led Ao Sabalenka’s champion to one conclusion: she did not lose the game, Keys grew up and won it.
In a magical Melbourne running, the newlyweds Keys overthrew the world no. 1 and no. 2 world, beating three Grand Slam champions in three harsh locations along the way to catch its first Grand Slam crown.
“Honestly, looking back and thinking about those two lost games (in the decisive set), I did nothing wrong, she just played from her mind, and it was her day,” Sabalenka said. “regret
“I think I’m completely recovered after that hard match.”
The highest sabalenk opens the first event of the WTA 1000 season against Ekaterina Alexandrova, which included Emma Raducanu 6-3, 7-5 in its opening today.
