sports
February 1, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka’s soul-searching goes on after Australian Open final collapse
World No 1 has won four and lost four grand slam finals but manner of some of those defeats raises questions
TL;DR
- Aryna Sabalenka has a 4-4 record in Grand Slam finals after her loss to Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open.
- She has reached five of the past six Grand Slam finals and 12 semi-finals in her last 13 Grand Slam tournaments.
- Sabalenka's mental strength, which is formidable in most match scenarios, falters under the pressure of major finals.
- She has previously worked with a sports psychologist to address these mental deficiencies.
- Despite her overall achievements, including being a four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, her final performances are a persistent issue.
- At 27, Sabalenka is at her physical peak, and her game is complete, creating pressure to improve her performance in decisive moments.
- Sabalenka remains committed to continuing her fight, hard work, and pursuit of Grand Slam titles.
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