After firing a warning shot on Sunday by winning her first title since 2021 at the Adelaide International. Aryna Sabalenka declared that she was prepared for a “big fight” at the Australian Open.
After firing a warning shot on Sunday by winning her first title since 2021 at the Adelaide International. Aryna Sabalenka declared that she was prepared for a “big fight” at the Australian Open.
With a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory over rising Czech teenager Linda Noskova in brutal 36 Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit) conditions. The world number five ended a run of three consecutive defeats in the WTA finals.
The Belarussian player double-failed on the first of three match points. But he won the second with service to win the match.
The winner declared, “I’m super happy with another title, it was a great week.” I’ve had a great time in Adelaide and am pleased with my performance.
“I greatly benefited from my service, especially today. I was able to force her to serve under pressure. I believe that’s why I prevailed today.
The second seed, who has won ten titles in her career. Won one more as she put her experience to good use, winning the week without dropping a set.
She last won a trophy at the Madrid Masters in May 2021. After spending a week in South Australia, she is optimistic about her chances at the Australian Open.
With her run to her first final, world number 102 Noskova will move closer to the top 50. After defeating veteran Victoria Azarenka and world number two Ons Jabeur. Noskova is the 2021 Roland Garros junior champion.
She was the youngest finalist at a WTA 500 event since New Haven 2007 when Caroline Wozniacki was 18. “Obviously, this was a very difficult match. Noskova said, “Aryna played just amazing.”
I didn’t get many chances. The adolescent added: I actually have the ability to defeat some of the best players when I trust myself and my game.
That is truly a wonderful feeling. However, I will undoubtedly need to improve my game. Numerous blind spots exist. There is always something to improve.”