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Sabalenka Shifts Focus to Middle East Swing After Australian Open Setback

Posted : 10 February 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has moved past her Australian Open final loss to Madison Keys, focusing on the ongoing Middle East swing. Despite her disappointment in Melbourne, where she was aiming for a third consecutive title but lost in three sets, Sabalenka expressed that she has no regrets, acknowledging that Keys simply had an exceptional day. The Belarusian has fully recovered and is now preparing for the Qatar Open, her first WTA 1000 event since 2022.

 

Sabalenka, a 2020 Doha champion, is treating the back-to-back tournaments in the Gulf as a warm-up for next month's 'Sunshine Doubles' in Indian Wells and Miami. The demanding schedule after a deep run at the Australian Open leaves little time for recovery, but Sabalenka is focused on building her game during these events. She is determined to elevate her performance as she heads into these crucial tournaments.

 

Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic's victory in Abu Dhabi last week, just months after the birth of her daughter, impressed Sabalenka. Sabalenka praised Bencic's resilience, noting her strong return to the tour, and found inspiration in her story. The victory gives hope to other players aiming to return to form after having children, with Sabalenka humorously adding that it encourages the idea that a comeback is possible for those who want it.

 

In Doha, Sabalenka will face either Emma Raducanu or Ekaterina Alexandrova after receiving a bye in the first round. Iga Swiatek, who has won the last three Doha titles, enters this year's tournament on a 12-match winning streak in the region. Swiatek is seeking her first title since last year’s French Open and aims to become the second woman in the 21st century to win the same title four times in a row.

 

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