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World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro by 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of the Australian Open 2025. She now heads to the third round of the women's singles competition. The Belarusian showcased her stellar display in the first set of the game, but Bouzas marked her stunning comeback in the second set. However, the defending champion kept her poise in the game and thwarted her in the second set at Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park.
Aryna Sabalenka after beating Bouzas Maneiro at Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2025
“I want people to know I’m not that crazy off court. It’s only the on court Aryna.”
*crowd laughs*
“I have to say I’m a nice person off the court… I’m not sure if my team will agree with that. But I’m nice, I… pic.twitter.com/Qq5sdGxeTW
Notably, Sabalenka has come into this tournament after winning the titles in 2023 and 2024. If she wins her third consecutive title, she will be the first woman to do so in the Australian Open since 1997. The 26-year-old tennis star started her journey with winning the Brisbane International 2025 title earlier this month and now sets her sights on winning the first Grand Slam of the year.
Sabalenka d. Bouzas Maneiro 6-3 7-5
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2025
Down 2-5 in set 2, Aryna won 5 straight games
16 consecutive wins at the Australian Open
19 consecutive sets won at this event
Absolutely no one is tougher to beat here
Doesn’t look like that’s changing any time soon
✅7-0 in 2025
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What next for Aryna Sabalenka?
Sabalenka after beating Bouzas Maneiro at Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 15, 2025
“This makes 16 straight wins. What is it about this place?”
Aryna: “Definitely the people... Ok.. I have to say… today you guys were cheering a bit more for her. But it’s ok, I forgive you 😂
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Sabalenka expressed her happiness after she made it to the third round of the Australian Open. The 26-year-old is now set to face Clara Tauson in the third round, slated to take place on January 17.
“I want people to know I’m not that crazy off court. It’s only the on-court Aryna. I have to say I’m a nice person off the court… I’m not sure if my team will agree with that. But I’m nice, I promise. Definitely the people... Ok.. I have to say... today you guys were cheering a bit more for her. But it’s ok, I forgive you," Sabalenka said after beating Bouzas Maneiro at Australian Open.