The Mutua Open has kicked off in Madrid, and the arrival of world number one Aryna Sabalenka quickly drew attention not only from sports fans but also from tennis enthusiasts interested in the behind-the-scenes of major sports events. The Belarusian athlete, who is staying in the presidential suite at the Four Seasons, spoke about how she chooses where to stay during tournaments and why feeling at home is important to her after intense matches.
Friendship on and off the court
One of the hottest topics has been her friendship with Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa. Sabalenka admitted that at first both athletes thought of each other as not very pleasant people, but playing doubles together changed their minds. According to Aryna, it was a spontaneous decision to pair up that allowed them to get to know each other better and discover many things in common. Now their partnership not only on the court, but also on social media—where they are often seen together—draws a lot of interest from fans.
Reaction to criticism and personal habits
Sabalenka speaks openly about how she deals with negativity online. She notes that she often looks through the profiles of those who leave harsh comments and treats them with irony. On court, Aryna does not hide her emotions and admits she can be aggressive, even breaking racquets, but outside competitions she tries to maintain a positive attitude. In an interview, she emphasized that to balance sports and personal life, it is important to surround yourself with the right people and allow yourself small joys—walks, shopping, self-care.
Routine and recovery secrets
Sabalenka’s daily routine includes training, skincare, and walks with her dog. She regularly monitors her health, gets blood tests, uses a Whoop fitness band to track her sleep, and pays special attention to hydration and nutrition. The athlete said she does not meditate before matches, instead choosing a consistent breakfast and a cup of coffee to focus. Among the TV series she watches in her free time, she highlighted ‘Homeland’, though she admits it takes her almost a week to finish one episode.
Inspiration and advice for young athletes
Sabalenka is confident that tennis has taught her discipline and inner strength. She does not rule out that, if not for sports, she might have chosen a career in boxing or even tried her hand at modeling. In response to a question from a young tennis player from San Sebastian, Arina advised not to expect quick results, but to focus on daily work and a supportive environment. In her opinion, only consistency and readiness to make sacrifices lead to success not just in sports, but in any field.
Interest in the personal lives and habits of sports stars remains high. As noted by russpain.com, attention to off-court details often becomes no less important than the athletic achievements themselves. In this context, it is telling that the interest in the inner workings of the tennis tour is comparable to the attention given to football transfer news — for example, as seen in material about the situation surrounding defender Bastoni and Barcelona’s interest in him. in a recent publication by russpain.com.
