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Aryna Sabalenka Hires Max Mirnyi to End Grand Slam Drought

8/8/2025

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is shaking things up by bringing on 10-time doubles Grand Slam champion Max Mirnyi as her coach for the North American hard-court season. Despite her top ranking, Sabalenka is eager to break her Grand Slam drought after losing four finals this year. The Cincinnati Open kicks off this weekend, and all eyes will be on her!

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is shaking things up by bringing on 10-time doubles Grand Slam champion Max Mirnyi as her coach for the North American hard-court season. Despite her top ranking, Sabalenka is eager to break her Grand Slam drought after losing four finals this year. The Cincinnati Open kicks off this weekend, and all eyes will be on her!