"I really hope this is just the beginning": Aryna Sabalenka only takes positives from 2023 season despite WTA Finals defeat

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Tuesday, 07 November 2023 at 08:00
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World number one Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka has stated that she is proud of whatever she has achieved in 2023 despite a disappointing end in the WTA Finals.

The 25-year-old suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinal of the last major competition taking place in Cancun, Mexico to Poland’s Iga Swiatek in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2.

Sabalenka was quoted in a report recently where she stated that she is proud of her performances throughout the year despite the recent setback.

“I really want to give credit to Iga,” she said. “She adjusted well in these conditions. On this court, she was definitely way, way better than me. I struggled a lot. Overall, I think I had an incredible season.

“Even though I lost twice here in Cancun, I still want to leave this season on a positive note. I feel proud of myself. I made huge improvements this season. I really hope this is only the beginning.”

Sabalenka did have an impressive year while playing at the highest level. She played in the semifinal or beyond in each of the four Grand Slams in 2023.

She also went on to win her maiden and till now only Grand Slam as she clinched the Australian Open title after beating Elena Rybakina in the final with a score of 4–6, 6–3, 6–4.

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