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Aryna Sabalenka on loving Hong Kong, Steffi Graf and inspiring young players
The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios
Aryna Sabalenka is living her best tennis life – travelling the world, eating well, soaking up the sun and winning big. Most recently, she took home the 2025 US Open title after a season marked by triumphs and near misses.
“It’s a great feeling,” says the world No 1. “It’s just fun to be here, to travel around the world, to compete and win. All of it. I’m just really enjoying my tennis life.”
Sabalenka is in Hong Kong for the Prudential NextGen Aces panel and exhibition match, speaking about the pros and pressure that come with being at the top of the game. “It’s a great achievement,” she says, “but it’s a lot of pressure, too. You have a target on your back and everyone’s chasing you.
“I do enjoy being the underdog and seeing the surprise on the top players’ faces when I beat them,” adds the spunky Belarusian. “I’m willing to bring the fight every time.”
That tenacity was tested throughout 2025 as she both lost big and won big. Sabalenka missed out on a third straight Australian Open title in January, lost in the French Open final in June and fell in the Wimbledon semis in July, before roaring back with a US Open win in September. “It was tough, but I’ve definitely learned something about my own approach to those big moments,” she says, “and how to handle them going forward.”
Handling high-pressure situations is what makes or breaks athletes. Before her loss to American Jessica Pegula in the Wuhan Open semi-final earlier this month, Sabalenka had won 19 consecutive tiebreaks on tour. “I was super focused, and I knew the importance of each point during the tiebreak and that I had to play an aggressive game in a key moment and put so much pressure on my opponent,” she says. “But it’s possible I got too confident with tiebreaks in general – I just lost the last one [in the Wuhan Open].”
Sabalenka is quick to credit her team. “In the really tough moments on court, I know I can’t give up because I know how much work they [her team] put in behind the scenes,” she says. “It’s not only about me.”
Taking the good, bad and ugly in her stride she continues, “I always fight on court, I never give up, and I think that helps inspire and motivate kids.”
Her social media presence, she says, also helps make the tennis world feel more accessible. “It also helps a lot that I can share so much of myself on social media. It helps kids to see the fun and tough parts of life of professional athletes.”
What’s next? Sabalenka has her sights set on a playful rivalry. She’s been teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios. “I hope he is feeling the heat,” she says. “I spoke to him earlier today and gave him extra pressure about it.” With a formidable yet playful glare she declares, “I’m going to kick his a**.”
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Jordan Spieth and His Wife Leave Fans in Awe With Unexpected News About Their Sons Sammy and Sully
Golf star Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie Verret have once again captured the hearts of fans — but this time, it’s not because of a trophy or a clutch putt. The couple recently shared unexpected and heartwarming news about their two sons, Sammy and Sully, and fans can’t stop gushing over the adorable family update.
In a rare and tender moment off the greens, Spieth and Annie revealed how much joy their boys have brought into their lives — and how quickly they’re growing. According to close sources, the proud parents spoke about the boys’ playful bond and how both already show early signs of competitiveness — a trait Jordan jokingly admits “must run in the family.”
The post that accompanied the announcement melted hearts across social media — featuring Jordan and Annie beaming as their sons laughed and played together under the warm afternoon sun. Fans flooded the comments with love, calling the Spieths “the sweetest golf family ever” and praising the couple for staying grounded and genuine despite global fame.
“Family has always been my greatest win,” Jordan reportedly said, reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities. For a man who’s lifted major trophies and faced the pressure of the world stage, it’s touching to see that his proudest moments are now the ones spent at home — watching Sammy and Sully grow, laugh, and dream.
It’s not just a story of golf greatness anymore — it’s a story of love, legacy, and balance. ❤️
Because for Jordan Spieth, the real victory isn’t on the leaderboard — it’s at home. 🏡✨
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Emma Raducanu’s ex-coach joins another player’s team months after quitting role
Emma Raducanu linked up with Yutaka Nakamura at the end of last year, but their partnership soon fizzled out.
Emma Raducanu’s former fitness trainer, Yutaka Nakamura, has officially started working with another player, this time on the men’s circuit. Raducanu announced that Nakamura had joined her team last December, and he was set to travel with her during “most weeks” of the season.
However, Nakamura has been absent from her box for most of the year, reportedly stepping back for personal reasons in the spring. Raducanu has since been working with other physios, including Daniel Pohl and Jerome Poupel. And Nakamura has now seemingly joined Grigor Dimitrov’s team, months after the Bulgarian’s heartbreaking injury retirement at Wimbledon.
Dimitrov led top seed and eventual champion Jannik Sinner by two sets to love in the fourth round of Wimbledon this summer when he suddenly went down in tears, picking up a pectoral injury.
The former world No. 3 received off-court treatment, but he was unable to continue and returned to the court to retire from the match. Dimitrov has since revealed that he spent two hours crying in the locker room, and he later shared a photo from the hospital.
During his injury layoff, Dimitrov’s team had a shake-up, and he parted ways with his coach, Jamie Delgado, who has since joined Jack Draper’s camp. The 34-year-old has now returned to competition at the Paris Masters with some new faces in his box.
One of them is Nakamura, who has a wealth of experience on the WTA Tour, also working with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, as well as Raducanu.
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