SUMMARY
- Aryna Sabalenka is still riding the wave of her championship in Melbourne.
- However, she opened up about her friendship with Paula Badosa.
Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka is one of the best players around at present. Over the years, Sabalenka has won numerous titles to cement her status. Not only is she a skilled player, but Aryna is also a humble and friendly individual, and she gets along well with her colleagues. However, her friendship with Spanish star Paula Badosa is very special and precious to both of them.
Sabalenka is still riding the wave of her title run at the Australian Open. She successfully defended her crown at Melbourne Park, and she did it in style too. Sabalenka became the only other player after Victoria Azarenka to win the trophy in consecutive years. She defeated Qinwen Zheng to win her second major, and in doing so, she fulfilled her promise to her father.
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Just wanna say thank you so much for all the support!!!
Thank you for all kind messages I’ve received lately… love you all !!! ❤️From now on Australia 🇦🇺 is my second home, love you !!!
Aussie Aussie Aussie- Oiiii Oiiii Oiiii😂😂😂🫶🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️— Sabalenka Aryna (@SabalenkaA) January 28, 2024
These are busy times for World No. 2, as she prepares for the upcoming tournaments. She did take some time off for an interview, though. Sabalenka opened up about the progress she has made as an emotional person since the start of her career and how she is now more levelheaded. She also spoke very fondly of her friendship with Paula.
“I’m happy that I was able to build some friendships, like with Paula. Before I was so closed and I was so afraid to open up to people. I’m happy that I have such a friend like Paula. She’s the best,” she said (via TennisUpToDate).
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Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa are setting friendship goals for everyone else. They are the best of friends and also each other’s biggest supporters.
How the friendship between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa came to be
While Aryna and Paula are best friends now, it did not start that way. In fact, they were quite wary of each other initially. At least they were until they met and played doubles together in Miami.
They hit off immediately and got along like a house on fire. Fans lovingly call them ‘Sabadosa’ and they often share snippets of their time spent together. Sabadosa brings out the best in each other, and they are always up for a fun time on the court.
Sabalenka & Badosa after they won their doubles match at World Tennis League
Aryna: “She’s the best. I love her. I’m really happy to have her by my side… I think our dance is the key right?
Paula: “I agree.” 😂
Sabadosa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qaaBCB1Gt6
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 21, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa are “tour soulmates,” and they prove it at every turn. Fans can only hope that they can team up together more often. Their story is truly heartwarming, given where they began and where they are now.