As the tennis world winds down from a grueling Asian swing and eyes the year-end WTA Finals in Riyadh, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is reminding everyone why she’s the undisputed queen of on-court intensity—and off-court charisma. The Belarusian powerhouse took to social media Tuesday with a cheeky post that’s already racking up likes, shares, and a whole lot of heart-eyes emojis: “It’s practice time.
Sabalenka’s 2025 season has been a masterclass in resilience and raw power. Kicking off with a Brisbane International win in late December 2024, she stormed through the majors, adding the Australian Open to her trophy case before conquering Flushing Meadows. Her Wikipedia chronicle paints a picture of relentless success: semifinals in Indian Wells and a straight-sets demolition of Liudmila Samsonova in Wuhan last week to reach the quarterfinals. “I dreamed my whole life for these moments,” she told reporters post-match in China, her voice thick with emotion. “It really feels amazing. It gives me that boost of energy to go out and compete, fight, and chase my dreams.” Fans on X (formerly Twitter) echoed the sentiment, with one dubbing her the “queen of WTA entertainment” for her explosive court reactions that turn every rally into a spectacle.
But it’s not all aces and overheads. Sabalenka’s journey this year has been laced with personal depth. In a recent ESPN interview, she opened up about her father’s passing, revealing how grief transformed tennis from a profession into a profound purpose: “For me, tennis became more than a sport or a job when my father died. I want to see how far I can go and be a good example for the young generation.” That vulnerability, paired with her TikTok-dance-fueled training regimen (her coach recently joked it’s their “secret weapon”), has endeared her to a global audience. Even off the court, she’s turning heads—recent bikini snaps from a holiday with fellow stars sparked headlines, blending her athletic prowess with undeniable allure.
The timing of this post couldn’t be sharper. With the WTA Finals looming in November, where she’ll defend her points against rivals like Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, Sabalenka’s “practice time” declaration signals she’s locked in. Her recent mixed doubles-style hit with Novak Djokovic in Shanghai—where she playfully demanded credit if he lifts the trophy—shows her lighter side, but make no mistake: this is a woman who’s averaged 8.4 across every metric from serve to mentality, per fan breakdowns on X.
