Aryna Sabalenka’s 2025 campaign has been nothing short of a masterclass in consistency and control. From January to October, the Belarusian powerhouse has been the face of domination on the WTA tour. Starting the year as World No. 1, she refused to let go of that position, maintaining her lead through every surface and season.
Final appearances in Melbourne and Paris, coupled with a semifinal run at Wimbledon, kept her name etched among the elite. Yet despite her brilliance, whispers of a title drought began to surface after May. All that changed in New York. At Flushing Meadows, Sabalenka silenced every critic with a brutal, breathtaking run, dropping just one set. It marked her fourth career Grand Slam, and a moment that reaffirmed her authority over women’s tennis.
When the WTA Finals spotlight turned to Riyadh, the world was left asking one question, can Sabalenka complete her near-perfect season with the trophy that has eluded her for years?
Coco Vandeweghe Captures Sabalenka’s Aura
Just hours before the season finale talk intensified, Tennis Channel’s Instagram shared a clip featuring Coco Vandeweghe. The video perfectly captured Sabalenka’s commanding aura. When asked if the WTA Finals trophy was the one Aryna Sabalenka feared losing, Vandeweghe’s reply resonated with fans worldwide.
“She’s world number one, she has won the last grand slam, so to me, yeah, she’s the hunted,” said the former American star. “She’s got the biggest target on her back, and she has led the gear with the idea, that mentality of you guys better level up your game to me, I am not getting to your level.”
That statement mirrors the respect and fear Sabalenka now commands. Her victory in New York was more than just a championship — it was a reminder of her supremacy. Over the season, Sabalenka has played 70 matches, winning nearly 84 % of them, second only to Iga Swiatek. Out of 15 tournaments, she reached at least the quarterfinals in 13 and captured four titles — Brisbane, Miami, Madrid, and the US Open — taking her career total to 21.
The One Crown That Still Awaits
While her numbers paint a picture of excellence, the WTA Finals title remains the missing jewel in her crown. Sabalenka’s record there has been a rollercoaster: a group-stage exit in 2021, a runner-up finish in 2022, and back-to-back semifinal losses in 2023 and 2024.
Her 2022 campaign was particularly symbolic — recovering from an early defeat to Maria Sakkari, she stunned the tour’s top names, including Jessica Pegula, Ons Jabeur, and Iga Swiatek, before bowing out to Caroline Garcia in the final. That run showcased her defiance, fighting spirit, and relentless ambition — traits that continue to define her today.
Now in Riyadh, Sabalenka looks sharper and more determined than ever. Having recharged after a brief break post-Wuhan, she’s been training under the desert lights with a focus that hints at unfinished business. Drawn into the Steffi Graf Group with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Jasmine Paolini, she holds a combined 15-12 lead in head-to-heads, though she trails Gauff 5-6 and lost recently to Pegula in Wuhan.
Those statistics, however, are only motivation for the reigning World No. 1. With legends like Vandeweghe acknowledging her dominance and rivals studying her every move, Aryna Sabalenka stands on the edge of another defining moment.
As the Riyadh stage glows under golden lights, one question remains — can Aryna finally capture the year-end crown that completes her empire and seals her 2025 as a season of absolute supremacy?
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