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Aryna Sabalenka confident ahead of US Open despite recent struggles

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:56 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka confident ahead of US Open despite recent struggles
Summary

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka prepares for the US Open as the tournament begins this week. Despite a disappointing streak, including early exits at recent Grand Slam events, she claims confidence in overcoming her poor form. Sabalenka highlights her previous successes at Flushing Meadows in 2024 and 2025 as motivation to regain her winning ways. She aims to join Chris Evert and Serena Williams as the only women to win three consecutive US Opens.

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  • •Sabalenka has not won a tournament since March 2026.
  • •She exited the French Open and Wimbledon in the quarter-finals and fourth round respectively.
  • •Sabalenka aims to rebound at the US Open, where she previously won in 2024 and 2025.
  • •She is focusing on mental preparedness to improve her game.
Latest Updates
  • 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka wins to begin bid for US Open 'three-peat'
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
What they're saying
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Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third straight US Open crown.Sabalenka though said she is confident of playing her way out of poor form.

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Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".

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