Published 01/28/2023, 7:23 AM EST
The Belarusian tennis star, Aryna Sabalenka, created history, as she claimed her first Grand Slam. A remarkable way to start the season. The World No.5 survived an early scare, as she lost the first set to the Kazakh Elena Rybakina, trailing 6-4, including 5 double faults. Consequently, the finale of the Australian Open was anything but a cakewalk for the Belarusian, as she battled for every point. However, Sabalenka didn’t let the early debacle get to her, as she switched gears, to tackle the challenge posed by the Wimbledon champion 2022, and took two subsequent sets; claiming the championship.
The hard-fought battle ended with a much-deserving win for the Sabalenka team. And the Wimbledon finalist, Ons Jabeur, and Sabalenka’s best friend, Paula Badosa, joined the ecstatic tennis fans to congratulate her.
Aryna Sabalenka’s Best Friend Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur congratulates the Australian Open Champion
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Minutes after Sabalenka claimed the championship point, after taking the 4th deuce, Ons Jabeur, took to Twitter to hail the winner. She said, “Wow What a Final ladies 🔥🔥🔥huge congrats to @SabalenkaA You really deserve it ❤️ Hard luck Elena I am sure you will win more grand slams 🙏🙏”
And bestie of the World No.5, Paula Badosa, couldn’t contain her excitement, as she tweeted in support of the winner; hailing her hard-earned victory, over the World No. 25, “Arynaaaaaaaaa 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️ @SabalenkaA”
And tennis fans weren’t far behind in congratulating the winner after the terrific match, and wished for more glory to her. A fan Tweeted, “Take a bow, Aryna Sabalenka. May you bask in the glory of this win forever.”
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Sabalenka has had a bit of hard luck when it comes to Grand Slam. As the player was ousted at Grand Slam Semi-finals thrice, before clearing the hurdle this time. Consequently, making her maiden Grand Slam final appearance. Hence, when the World No.5 claimed the Australian Open title, she couldn’t help herself, as she shed a few tears of joy and perhaps relief; as years of hard work paid off. And tennis fans, particularly Sabalenka fans, could resonate with her emotion. As one tweeted, “😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 crying as hard as her”
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