Aryna Sabalenka enters the US Open aiming to win a third consecutive women’s singles title, despite recent struggles in the lead-up tournaments. Multiple outlets note that while her performances have been inconsistent, she remains focused on defending her championship run.
In the weeks before the US Open, Sabalenka has not advanced as far as she typically does, with reports citing difficulty making deep runs, including a failure to get past the fourth round in recent events. One outlet also highlights that her off-court social media posts suggest she is enjoying herself, contrasting the calmer tone of her personal content with the challenges she faces in match play.
The coverage centers on the same overall picture: Sabalenka is coming in as the top-ranked player and a defending champion, but her recent results indicate a tougher form compared with her US Open peak in prior years. Outlets differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on her tournament record, while others add context from her public-facing lifestyle—rather than on any disagreement about her goals or status for the US Open.
