Aryna Sabalenka's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Aryna Sabalenka.

Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 1 in singles by the WTA. She's a former world No. 1 in doubles. Sabalenka has secured 19 WTA Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by her major wins at the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open, and the 2024 US Open. Additionally, she has claimed eight WTA 1000 titles. In doubles, Sabalenka has six titles, including major victories at the 2019 US Open and 2021 Australian Open, both achieved with partner Elise Mertens.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Victoria Azarenka's Australian Open Title Defense

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka was the last woman to defend her title at the Australian Open, a feat Aryna Sabalenka would later emulate.

2016: Reaching Grand Slam Semifinals

In 2016, Serena Williams was the last player to reach the semifinals of all four major events in a single year, a feat Aryna Sabalenka would later match.

2017: Fed Cup Runner-Up Finish

In 2017, Aryna Sabalenka, along with Aliaksandra Sasnovich, guided the Belarus Fed Cup team to a runner-up finish.

2018: Year-End Ranking

At the end of 2018, Aryna Sabalenka was ranked No. 11 in the world in singles.

2018: Wuhan Open 2018

In 2018, Aryna Sabalenka won the first of two consecutive titles at the Wuhan Open.

2019: Year-End Ranking

At the end of 2019, Aryna Sabalenka maintained her ranking at No. 11 in the world in singles.

2019: Doubles Success with Mertens

In 2019, Aryna Sabalenka began playing doubles regularly, achieving immediate success with Elise Mertens by winning the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells and Miami) and the US Open doubles title.

2019: Wuhan Open 2019

In 2019, Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive title at the Wuhan Open.

2019: US Open Doubles Title

In 2019, Aryna Sabalenka, partnering with Elise Mertens, won the US Open doubles title.

2020: Double Faults Leader

In 2020, Aryna Sabalenka served 166 double faults, the most of any player.

February 2021: Doubles World No. 1

In February 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the doubles competition with Elise Mertens at the Australian Open, ascending to world No. 1 in the doubles rankings on February 22, 2021.

2021: Peak Ranking

Following two major singles semifinal appearances in 2021, Aryna Sabalenka reached her peak ranking at world No. 2.

2021: First Clay Court Title

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won her first clay court title at the Madrid Open.

2021: World No. 1 in Doubles

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open doubles title, leading to her becoming the world No. 1 in doubles, after which she focused primarily on singles.

2021: Abu Dhabi Open Victory

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the title at the Abu Dhabi Open, extending her winning streak to 15 matches and reaching a new ranking of No. 7.

2021: Madrid Open Title and Top 5 Ranking

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the title at the Madrid Open against Ashleigh Barty, leading her to enter the top 5 rankings in singles at world No. 4.

2021: Australian Open Doubles Title

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka, in partnership with Elise Mertens, secured the Australian Open doubles title.

2022: Double Faults and Serve Improvements

In August 2022, Aryna Sabalenka began improving her second serve after working with a biomechanics expert following the 2022 Canadian Open. Overall, she served 440 double faults in 2022.

2023: Aryna Sabalenka appears on leaderboards

Aryna Sabalenka appears on leaderboards in 2023/2024 with 9 weeks.

2023: Australian Open Victory and No. 1 Ranking

In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka achieved her first major singles title at the Australian Open and attained the world No. 1 ranking, leading to her recognition as the ITF World Champion.

2023: 2023 Madrid Open Final

In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iga Świątek in three sets at the Madrid Open final to win her second Madrid title.

2023: Australian Open Title

In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka won her first major singles title at the Australian Open and also achieved the world No. 1 ranking, leading to her being named the ITF World Champion for the season.

2024: 2024 Australian Open

In 2024, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff at the Australian Open.

2024: Australian and US Open Victories

In 2024, Aryna Sabalenka defended her Australian Open title and won the US Open, securing the year-end No. 1 ranking.

2024: Sabalenka's triumphant return to Wuhan

In 2024, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the Wuhan Open, securing her third title by defeating Zheng Qinwen in the final, marking her second WTA 1000 victory of the season.

2024: Injury, Wimbledon Withdrawal and Cincinnati Open Win

In June 2024, Aryna Sabalenka suffered a right shoulder injury at the Berlin Ladies Open, forcing her to retire and later withdraw from the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. However, she rebounded to win the Cincinnati Open in August 2024, defeating Iga Świątek and Jessica Pegula.

2025: Brisbane International Title

In 2025, Aryna Sabalenka started the year by winning the Brisbane International, defeating Polina Kudermetova in the final to claim the 18th singles title of her career.