Aryna Sabalenka mentioned that she has never had the opportunity to dress up for Halloween, but she would like to dress up as Barbie or a tiger.
World No. 1 will make her debut on Sunday, October 29, in the 2023 WTA Finals as the top favorite. Sabalenka reached the final last year but couldn't secure the title as she fell to Caroline Garcia.
This year, the Belarusian arrives with renewed confidence after winning her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open and reaching the top of the rankings just a few months ago at the US Open.
Upon her arrival in Cancun for the Finals, Sabalenka responded to the press about what costume she would like to wear, considering that Halloween is just a few days away. Sabalenka confessed that she has never had the opportunity to dress up because she is usually away from home during that time.
“Well, I never dressed up for the Halloween. I just didn't have a chance. We're always somewhere at a tournament. If I would dress, I would be.. I don't know... Barbie (laughs). The most popular for this year. Barbie or a ghost. I need to think about that. A tiger (laughs). Now the ideas are coming,” world No. 1 said.
Aryna Sabalenka on what she would be for Halloween: “Well, I never dressed up for the Halloween. I just didn't have a chance. We're always somewhere at a tournament. If I would dress, I would be.. I don't know... Barbie (laughs). The most popular for this year. Barbie or a…
The Belarusian tennis player was drawn to share a group with Elena Rybakina (4th), Jessica Pegula (5th), and Maria Sakkari (8th). Sabalenka will participate in the tournament for the third time and must strive for good results to secure her year-end world No. 1 ranking, as Swiatek still has a chance to surpass her.
Sabalenka will play against the Greek player in her debut match, with a head-to-head record of 6-3 in her favor. Sabalenka and Sakkari will be in the same group at the WTA Finals for the third consecutive year, and in this scenario, Sakkari has excelled, as she won both of their previous encounters.
