World number one Aryna Sabalenka arrives at Flushing Meadows ready to defend her US Open crown and pursue a rare consecutive title.
It has been more than a decade since a woman successfully repeated as US Open champion. Sabalenka, the tournament's top seed, is determined to challenge that long-standing trend.
The Challenge and Determination
The Belarusian enters the event embracing the pressure of a title defense. She has expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to prove she can sustain peak form on hard courts.
Looking Ahead
As the tournament unfolds, Sabalenka will be watched closely as she attempts to become the first woman in years to secure back-to-back wins at the US Open.