Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the US Open, missing the chance for a third consecutive title and losing her position as world number one after 99 weeks. The 28-year-old Belarusian expressed determination to return stronger following a challenging season. ‘I think overall I should be happy with the level I played, and there’s lots of things to take from this tournament,’ she said. Sabalenka faced a tough opponent in Elena Rybakina, who ended her hopes of salvaging her Grand Slam season.
“Actually, at some point I felt like, ‘Oh, my God, I feel American. “I’ll just keep working hard and keep improving my tennis, my level. “Ninety-nine?
“It felt amazing,” Sabalenka said. Despite the defeat, and her fall from number one, Sabalenka said she doesn’t think much will change in how her opponents consider her. Hopefully I will win some more tournaments,” she said. Well, that’s amazing,” she said. “Let’s see if Elena can beat me in that.”
