Keys To The Match
A. Sabalenka
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Attack second serves with depth and power to create break chances
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Stay aggressive after winning early breaks to close out sets quickly
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Mix in backhand dropshots to pull her forward and disrupt her rhythm
Austria
A. Potapova
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Step inside the baseline on first serve returns to neutralize her power
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Finish points quickly when rallies stay short using your forehand
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Keep first serves consistent and vary placement to avoid predictable patterns
Path To Victory
A. Sabalenka
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6
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4
6
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1
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6
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3
6
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1
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Upcoming
23rd Jan |
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Winner of
V. Mboko or C. Tauson |
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Austria
A. Potapova
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6
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3
5
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7
2
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6
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7
7
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6
3
6
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2
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Upcoming
23rd Jan |
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Winner of
V. Mboko or C. Tauson |
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Recent Match Ups
Season 2025
| Event | Round | Winner | Score |
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| WTA Rome, Italy Women Singles | Round of 64 |
A. Sabalenka
A. Potapova
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6
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2
6
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2
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| WTA Stuttgart, Germany Women Singles | Round of 16 |
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A. Potapova
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Recent Performances
Prior to AO26
A. Sabalenka
Season 2026
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A. Potapova
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Top Ranked / Year
A. Sabalenka
Austria
A. Potapova
| 1 | 2026 | 55 |
| 1 | 2025 | 50 |
| 1 | 2024 | 35 |
| 2 | 2023 | 27 |
| 5 | 2022 | 43 |
| 2 | 2021 | 69 |
| 10 | 2020 | 101 |
| 11 | 2019 | 92 |
| 13 | 2018 | 93 |
| 73 | 2017 | 242 |