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Aryna Sabalenka Wins Second Player of the Year Award

12/20/2025

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Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA World No. 1 from Belarus, won her second consecutive Player of the Year award.
She earned nearly 80% of the media vote.
In 2025, she won the US Open.
Sabalenka earned $15 million in prize money this year.
Despite controversy, she finished the year ranked No. 1.

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Story summary

Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA World No. 1 from Belarus, won her second consecutive Player of the Year award.
She earned nearly 80% of the media vote.
In 2025, she won the US Open.
Sabalenka earned $15 million in prize money this year.
Despite controversy, she finished the year ranked No. 1.