Aryna Sabalenka led the Australian Open crowd in a victory dance after beating Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the competition on Sunday. The world No 1 is targeting a third straight triumph Down Under,

Aryna Sabalenka is coming off a massive 2024: Last year, the Belarus native won both the Australian and US Opens, finishing the year at No. 1 in the world singles rankings. But when she starts to feel the pressure, Aryna does what any other 26-year-old would do: She goes shopping and eats a satisfying meal.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Sloane Stephens in the first round of the Australian Open and then led Jelena Dokic in her signature TikTok dance.

World No. 1 and defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Sloane Stephens in her first round match.

Several players at Australian Open 2025 have been competing without a national flag, with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka included.

Aryna Sabalenka currently sits at No 1 in the WTA Rankings, but the top spot could change hands after the Australian Open with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff ready to pounce. Sabalenka has been top of the rankings since October last year when she replaced Swiatek on the back of her title runs at the US Open and the Wuhan Open.

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