Aryna Sabalenka has once again set the standard on the WTA Tour in 2025, and she’s doing it while shutting down any lingering doubts about her game. This season, she collected her fourth Grand Slam title by beating Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final.

After annihilating Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-1 in her first WTA Finals match, Sabalenka continued with her strong play in Riyadh after also taking the opening set against Pegula 6-4. But then, the troubles started for the world No. 1, who lost her serve twice during the second set and saw her match against the American go to a decider.

For years, Sabalenka had too much pace and offense for Pegula to handle. Now the American, one of the WTA’s best counter-punchers and power-absorbers, had finally found a way to use Sabalenka’s pace against her.

Aryna Sabalenka is soaking up some sunshine in her latest Instagram update. The tennis star, 27, took to Instagram on Monday, October 20, to share a series of sun-drenched photos from what she described as a “much needed girl’s day” with her best friend.

Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked player in women’s professional tennis, will face men's No. 652 Nick Kyrgios in a match touted as the fourth Battle of the Sexes in the sport’s history.

RIYADH (Reuters) -World number one Aryna Sabalenka earned a 6-4 2-6 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula, while defending champion Coco Gauff put on a clinical performance to beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-2 and eliminate the Italian in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The WTA Finals are underway, and reigning US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is off to an impressive start with her Round 1 performance.