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Aryna Sabalenka Faces Tough 2025 Ahead of US Open

7/25/2025

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Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning world number one, has dramatically evolved her game since 2022, conquering her serving woes to clinch three Grand Slam titles. However, 2025 has been a rocky road, marked by final losses and a strategic withdrawal from the Canadian Open. With her sights set on defending her US Open title, she braces for fierce competition from Iga Swiatek.

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Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning world number one, has dramatically evolved her game since 2022, conquering her serving woes to clinch three Grand Slam titles. However, 2025 has been a rocky road, marked by final losses and a strategic withdrawal from the Canadian Open. With her sights set on defending her US Open title, she braces for fierce competition from Iga Swiatek.