Aryna Sabalenka's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Aryna Sabalenka is a highly accomplished Belarusian professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 1 in singles by the WTA. A former world No. 1 in doubles, she boasts 18 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including major wins at the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open, and the 2024 US Open. In doubles, she has secured six titles, highlighted by major victories at the 2019 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open, partnering with Elise Mertens. Sabalenka is known for her aggressive playing style and powerful groundstrokes.

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2017: Fed Cup Runner-Up Finish

In 2017, Aryna Sabalenka and Aliaksandra Sasnovich led the Belarus Fed Cup team to a runner-up finish, despite being ranked outside the top 75.

2018: Wuhan Open Victories

Aryna Sabalenka won the Wuhan Open back-to-back in 2018 and 2019, before the tournament was suspended due to COVID-19 from 2020 until 2023. In 2018 Sabalenka won the Wuhan Open.

2019: Wuhan Open Title

Aryna Sabalenka won the Wuhan Open back-to-back in 2018 and 2019, before the tournament was suspended due to COVID-19 from 2020 until 2023. In 2019 Sabalenka won the Wuhan Open.

2019: Sunshine Double and US Open Doubles Title

In 2019, Aryna Sabalenka began playing doubles regularly, winning the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells and Miami) with Elise Mertens. She also won the US Open doubles title and qualified for the WTA Finals.

February 2021: Australian Open Doubles Title and World No. 1 Ranking

In February 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the doubles competition at the Australian Open with Elise Mertens. As a result, she ascended to world No. 1 in the doubles rankings for the first time in her career on February 22, 2021.

2021: Madrid Open Title

Aryna Sabalenka won her first title since Madrid 2021 and 11th career title without dropping a single set.

2021: First Clay Court Title

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

2021: Australian Open Doubles Title and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open doubles title with Elise Mertens, becoming the world No. 1 in doubles. After this victory, she shifted her focus to playing exclusively singles.

2021: Australian Open Doubles Title

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open doubles title with Elise Mertens.

2021: Madrid Open Title and Top 5 Ranking

In 2021, Aryna Sabalenka won the title at the Madrid Open, defeating Ashleigh Barty in the final. As a result of her fourth WTA 1000 title, she entered the top 5 rankings in singles at world No. 4.

2023: Aryna Sabalenka's Weeks at Number One Ranking

In 2023 Aryna Sabalenka was ranked number one for 9 weeks.

2023: Australian Open Win and World No. 1 Ranking

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

2023: Australian Open Win

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

2024: Sabalenka Defeats Gauff at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff at the 2024 Australian Open.

2024: Wuhan Open Title

In 2024 Aryna Sabalenka defeated fifth seed Zheng Qinwen in three sets to lift her third Wuhan Open title and her second WTA 1000 for the 2024 season.

2024: Aryna Sabalenka's Weeks at Number One Ranking

In 2024 Aryna Sabalenka was ranked number one for 9 weeks.

2024: Madrid Open Thriller Against Elena Rybakina

In 2024, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina played a Madrid Open thriller where Sabalenka came back from a set and a break down to win, highlighting their powerful baseline exchanges.

2024: Dramatic Encounter in Madrid Open Final

In 2024, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek had a particularly dramatic encounter in the Madrid Open final, where Świątek saved three championship points to win in three sets.

2024: Rematch Victory at Australian Open

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

2024: Australian and US Open Wins

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

2024: Cincinnati Open Win

In August 2024, Aryna Sabalenka won the Cincinnati Open, with victories over Iga Świątek in the semifinals and Jessica Pegula in the final.

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.