The world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, defeated Polina Kudermetova in the final showdown of the Brisbane International 2025. The 26-year-old tennis star suffered a crushing defeat in the opening set, but she made her magnificent comeback in the second and third sets to win the title. The three-time Grand Slam winner ended up being the runner-up in the 2024 Brisbane International after losing to Elena Rybakina, but this time she emerged victorious.
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has gotten her 2025 season off to a magnificent start. The world number one has scored four straight-set wins at the 2025 Brisbane International to make it to the final thriller. The Belarusian, known for her raw power and big groundstrokes, has showcased more than usual in her game. However, the star player often mixes the slices and drop shots, which bamboozles opponents.
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Why Sabalenka stressed the need to have a plan B in the game?
However, when recently asked about the new facet of her game post her semifinal win over Mirra Andreeva, Sabalenka stressed the need to have a plan B in the game. The star player also talked about the conscious effort of trying to expand her artillery for the days when her usual power hitting is not yielding the desired results in the game.
"That's 100% great to have the variety in your game. Whenever you have to switch to Plan B, you have something to play with. I really believe and I really think having those tricky shots, that slice, changing the rhythm, it's going to really bring a lot of benefits to my game. Facing someone who is really aggressive but who can have a great touch, it can be frustrating. I'm always hoping for new things. So far they're not really working really well, but I really believe they're going to work well in the future," Aryna Sabalenka said.
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