World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is in Greece, mixing vacation with training, after her US Open victory. She is preparing for the Wuhan Open, where she holds an undefeated record, and recently marked 50 weeks as top-ranked. Former World No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov praised her powerful serve, stating she surpasses her rivals.Aryna Sabalenka enjoys Greece vacation with Georgios Frangulis in matching stylish outfits before Wuhan Open return in October (Image via Getty)Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 1 in women’s tennis, is mixing training with vacation in Greece. On Tuesday, September 30, her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, posted a mirror selfie on Instagram from Athens, showing the couple in matching white outfits. Sabalenka, who recently won the US Open title in New York, is enjoying time off before returning to play at the Wuhan Open in China, starting October 6.Aryna Sabalenka and Georgios Frangulis share Athens moments with fansAryna Sabalenka and Georgios Frangulis have been in Athens for several days, regularly posting updates on social media. In the latest Instagram story shared by Frangulis, Sabalenka is seen clicking the picture while the two pose in relaxed white clothes. A few days earlier, the pair also met former Greek football star Giorgos Karagounis. They posed for a photo together, with Frangulis calling the 48-year-old “a legend. ” Even while vacationing, Sabalenka has been working on her game. She is preparing for her return at the Wuhan Open, beginning October 6 in China. The Belarusian star has competed at the tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2024 and has never lost there. If she wins again this year, it will be her 10th WTA 1000 title. Her recent success has been strong. On September 8, in New York, Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova in straight sets in the US Open final, capturing her fourth Grand Slam singles trophy. However, she skipped the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing last week due to a minor injury, choosing to rest before her next challenge.Yevgeny Kafelnikov praises Aryna Sabalenka’s powerful serve ahead of Wuhan OpenAryna Sabalenka’s playing style has also drawn attention. On the First&Red YouTube show, former Russian World No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov praised her serve, saying it is stronger than some men’s players. “When Sabalenka comes out against Iga Swiatek, it’s a completely different story. She serves, I’m not afraid to say it, more powerfully than some men,” Kafelnikov said. Also Read: “I Can Stay Out”: Trinity Rodman Shares Truth About Her Relationship With Ben Shelton During His China Trip The two-time Grand Slam winner added that Sabalenka is ahead of her rivals Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Amanda Anisimova. “Sabalenka is far ahead of everyone. She’s surpassed them all,” he said. On Monday, September 29, Aryna Sabalenka marked another milestone by completing 50 straight weeks as World No. 1. She became only the 10th WTA player to achieve this, with a 2,792-point lead over Swiatek in the rankings. Fans now wait to see her performance at the Wuhan Open.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social Media
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