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"Too easy": Paula Badosa and Ana Ivanovic among leading tennis names to congratulate Aryna Sabalenka on Australian Open glory
WTASunday, 28 January 2024 at 01:00
Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title at the 2024 Australian Open, securing her second Grand Slam victory. Congratulations poured in from fellow players and tennis personalities on social media, including Paula Badosa, Ana Ivanovic, Ons Jabeur, Iga Swiatek, among others.
Sabalenka dominated the final, delivering an impeccable performance to defeat the 13th-seeded Chinese player, Qinwen Zheng, with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2.
Entering the final as the current world No. 2, Sabalenka was the overwhelming favorite, capitalizing on the early exits of top-seeded players in the top half of the draw. Her relentless form from the first match carried through to the final, where she showcased her dominance against Zheng. Despite this being Zheng's first Grand Slam final, she displayed a commendable performance and is set to rise to world No. 7 in the upcoming rankings.
Sabalenka's title-winning campaign was marked by her clinical performance, as she did not drop a single set throughout the tournament. Only Coco Gauff managed to pose a challenge by pushing her to a tie-break, which Sabalenka ultimately won. In total, Sabalenka conceded just 31 games in the seven matches of the tournament, averaging only 4.5 games per match.
Following Sabalenka's impressive feat in Melbourne, congratulations and acknowledgment flooded in from various tennis colleagues and figures, expressed through social media:
“Too easy. Aryna Sabalenka, you deserve it all. What a champ," Paula Badosa wrote.
"Once you’ve tasted major success it’s hard to stop. Congratulations on a second AO title Aryna Sabalenka, no holding you back. Rocket," Rod Laver wrote on X.
Once you’ve tasted major success it’s hard to stop. Congratulations on a second AO title Aryna Sabalenka, no holding you back. Rocket
“Congratulations @SabalenkaA and your team on winning your second Australian Open showing improved discipline, fitness and shotmaking! (Oh,and consistency!🤷♀️) and #Qinwen ,you are just starting an incredible journey 👍👏. A win-win!” 18-times Grand Slam champion Chris Evert stated.
Congratulations @SabalenkaA and your team on winning your second @AustralianOpen showing improved discipline, fitness and shotmaking! (Oh,and consistency!🤷♀️) and #Qinwen ,you are just starting an incredible journey 👍👏. A win-win! 💃💪❤️
“Pure dominance by Sabalenka - Congratulations on defending your title in #Melbourne Strong performance throughout the tournament physically and mentally! Also well done #Zheng on reaching the final,” Ana Ivanovic wrote.
Pure dominance by @SabalenkaA - Congratulations on defending your title in #Melbourne 💪🏼 Strong performance throughout the tournament physically and mentally! Also well done #Zheng on reaching the final 🎾 #AusOpen #AO2024
Here are other tennis players who left congratulatory messages for Sabalenka, including Ons Jabeur, Daria Saville, Victoria Azarenka, and Iga Swiatek.
👏👏 @SabalenkaA congrats to you and your team❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
YESSSSS Aryna! What a champ!
Bravo @SabalenkaA Just amazing! Congratulations 🏆 So fully deserved ❤️
Congrats @SabalenkaA on 2nd title in Australia, impressive!
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