The three-time major winner had started her 2025 season with 11 straight victories, but that defeat sparked a change in fortunes, as she lost three of her next four matches

Aryna Sabalenka didn't directly confirm nor deny that this year's Australian Open final loss was the toughest of her career but she did acknowledge that she had a hard time accepting it and needed some time to process it.

Aryna Sabalenka will compete in the opening round of the Indian Wells Masters on Friday. However, she's not waiting until the first set to generate buzz on social media. Sabalenka, 26, is currently the No.

She returned to action about three weeks after that disappointment, but it was clear to everyone that the repercussions of the AO final were still present in her mind. It is no coincidence that Aryna was prematurely eliminated in two very prestigious tournaments such as Doha and Dubai.