Aryna Sabalenka confident ahead of US Open despite recent struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
"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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