Aryna Sabalenka aims for third straight US Open title amid struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka seeks to regain form at the US Open, where she hopes to capture a third consecutive title. Despite a disappointing summer, including early exits at Toronto and Cincinnati, Sabalenka maintains confidence in her abilities. She expressed her determination to overcome recent challenges, stating her commitment to mental and physical growth. Sabalenka's past successes, including victories in 2024 and 2025 at the US Open, bolster her chances as she returns to the hard courts.
- •Sabalenka lost early in recent tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati
- •She looks to defend her US Open titles from 2024 and 2025
- •Concerns about her performance have arisen after not reaching fourth rounds recently
- •Commentators suggest her off-court activities may distract from her game
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka wins opening match after recent Grand Slam struggles
- 11:41 PMESPN Tennis — Sabalenka shrugs off struggles ahead of US Open
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off her recent struggles as she seeks a third straight US Open title
"Aryna Sabalenka has appeared to be having fun everywhere but the tennis court lately. The top-ranked women's player hasn't even gotten past the fourth round of her last few tournaments, and she hardly looks ready to become the first player to win three straight U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams from 2012-14.
"Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, doesn't sound concerned about her recent struggles, including that she hasn't gotten past the fourth round of her last few tournaments.
"Aryna Sabalenka turned in an encouraging performance to kick off the 2026 U.S. Open.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 5:10 PMU.S. Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka wins opening match after recent Grand Slam struggles
Aryna Sabalenka turned in an encouraging performance to kick off the 2026 U.S. Open.
- ESPN TennisAug 28, 2026, 11:41 PMSabalenka shrugs off struggles ahead of US Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, doesn't sound concerned about her recent struggles, including that she hasn't gotten past the fourth round of her last few tournaments.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:03 PMNo. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off her recent struggles as she seeks a third straight US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka has appeared to be having fun everywhere but the tennis court lately. The top-ranked women's player hasn't even gotten past the fourth round of her last few tournaments, and she hardly looks ready to become the first player to win three straight U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams from 2012-14.
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