Aryna Sabalenka excited after qualifying for sixth consecutive WTA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka expressed excitement upon qualifying for the WTA Finals for the sixth straight year. Following a year with three titles, including the Sunshine Double, she has faced challenges that resulted in her current position as world number two, behind Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka is preparing for the final WTA 1000 event of the year in Wuhan, where she has historically performed well. She emphasized the importance of her season as a learning experience and her enjoyment of the competition she shares with fellow players.
- •Sabalenka has won three titles this year, including the Sunshine Double.
- •She remains competitive after dropping to world number two.
- •Wuhan hosts the last WTA 1000 event of the season.
- •Sabalenka cites fan support in China as motivational.
- •She views her rivalry with Rybakina as beneficial for both players.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka delighted after completing ‘crazy’ achievement this year, ‘I’m super excited’
"Aryna Sabalenka, by her standards, has endured a rather trying year. However, when a player is as dominant as she has been, the lofty standards...
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