Aryna Sabalenka is the hardest hitter in women’s tennis and, for three straight years, its safest bet. The Belarusian won the Australian Open twice and the US Open once, and held the WTA No. 1 ranking through 2023–2025 from her mid-career reinvention.
Her 2026 sees a new storyline: the No. 1 ranking passing to Elena Rybakina, making their rivalry the WTA’s defining matchup of the decade. This post covers her slams, her ranking run, and the power game that changed women’s tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka has won three grand slam titles: the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024, and the US Open in 2024. She has also reached multiple semi-finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Is Sabalenka still world No. 1?
No — as of 2026, Elena Rybakina has overtaken Sabalenka for the WTA No. 1 ranking. Sabalenka held No. 1 through 2023–2025 and remains a top-2 player.
Why is Sabalenka so powerful?
Sabalenka’s game is built on raw power — one of the hardest forehands and serves in women’s tennis. Her coaching team rebuilt her serve and consistency from 2023, turning big hitting into big titles.
Did Sabalenka win the Australian Open twice?
Yes — Sabalenka won back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024, establishing her as the dominant hard-court player of that era.
Lourdes Domínguez Lino in the first round of the 2015 Wimbledon Qualifying Tourn – CC CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
What’s next for Aryna Sabalenka
At 28, Sabalenka’s power game ages well. The 2026 target is winning back No. 1 from Rybakina, and adding the US Open (her best slam) to the collection again in 2027. The Sabalenka–Rybakina rivalry is the defining matchup of the current WTA era.
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