Aryna Sabalenka Press Conference | 2025 US Open Round 2

Round 2 Performance & Medical Timeout

• 💡 Aryna Sabalenka noted that after a medical timeout in her second-round match, she found her rhythm and played pretty decent tennis.
• ✅ She expressed overall happiness with her performance and the win in Round 2 of the 2025 US Open.

Anticipating Leylah Fernandez Rematch

• 🎯 Sabalenka will face Leylah Fernandez next, a rematch of their 2021 US Open semi-final.
• 🧠 She believes she has changed a lot as a player and person since that 2021 match, expecting a completely different match this time.
• 🚀 Sabalenka is super excited to face Fernandez again at the US Open.

Reflecting on On-Court Incidents

• 💬 Sabalenka spoke with Alona (Azarenka) about an incident, noting that Alona sometimes loses control due to personal struggles.
• ⚠️ She believes off-court struggles can significantly affect a player's on-court performance and stability.
• 🌱 Sabalenka hopes Alona will eventually handle her emotions much better in the future.

Tournament Scheduling & Recovery

• ⏰ Sabalenka appreciated playing her match earlier in the day, avoiding the late-night waits common after men's five-set matches.
• 💪 Finishing earlier allows her more time to recover, which is crucial, especially in the later stages of a tournament.

Biomechanics and Team Support

• 🛠️ Regarding past biomechanics work and the absence of Gavin, Sabalenka stated he would not be on her team.
• 🤝 She expressed confidence in her current smart and experienced team, believing they can address any technical issues, even without a specific biomechanics specialist.
• 🚫 Sabalenka declined to comment on the reason for Gavin's departure from her team.