(VIDEO) Aryna Sabalenka drops annual celebatory TikTok in superb effort involving her team after Australian Open triumph
WTAMonday, 29 January 2024 at 01:00
Aryna
Sabalenka celebrated her victory at the 2024 Australian Open and shared a
TikTok video with her team dancing in a lively moment at the hotel in
Melbourne. The Belarusian successfully defended her 2023 title and secured her
second Grand Slam trophy, this time defeating China's Qinwen Zheng.
With a
memorable performance throughout the tournament, Sabalenka proved to be far
superior to each of her opponents. The World No. 2 celebrated the new trophy
with her team and left an amusing record on social media: "Agahahaha im
sorry… we just having fun. I told you we gonna drink a bit," she wrote
with laughing emojis.
Sabalenka's path to the title:
The
Belarusian seemed to encounter no difficulties throughout the tournament, not
dropping a single set. In six out of her seven matches, she conceded 5 games or
fewer, and only Coco Gauff in the semifinals managed to push Sabalenka, albeit
without much success as she was taken to a tie-break.
The
first-round encounter for the World No. 2 was an easy triumph against Eva
Seidel (6-0, 6-1), followed by overcoming the teenage prodigy Brenda
Fruhvirtova (6-3, 6-2). Her first challenge against a seeded player came in the
third round, where she humiliated the 28th seed Lesia Tsurenko with a double
bagel (6-0, 6-0).
As the
second week unfolded, Sabalenka faced opponents of higher stature. First up was
a resurgent Amanda Anisimova, who couldn't do much against the Belarusian
before falling 6-3, 6-2. In the quarterfinals, the 9th seed and former French
Open champion Barbora Krejcikova appeared, but she also posed no problem (6-2,
6-3).
In a
rematch of the 2023 US Open final, Sabalenka avenged her loss to Coco Gauff
and, being superior, reached the final with a 7-6(2), 6-4 victory. The ultimate
showdown was always under control for the former world No. 1, leaving Chinese
player Zheng Qinwen on the brink of the title.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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