Motherhood no longer signifies the end of professional athletic careers thanks to several remarkable comebacks by mothers-turned-athletes. Belinda Bencic’s recent victory at WTA 500 Abu Dhabi follows Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend’s successful returns after taking parental leave; Aryna Sabalenka could hardly contain herself when seeing this trend start, offering Bencic her support despite an early win at Grand Slam level tournaments like Wimbledon and Australian Open respectively. She later shared this admiration publicly.
Aryna Sabalenka recently experienced disappointment at the Australian Open and missed her chance at matching Martina Hingis’ record of three consecutive titles won consecutively. When discussing her loss, Sabalenka expressed positive thoughts regarding it while moving on with preparations for Middle Eastern Swing tournament in Qatar – she believes no regrets exist as “it simply wasn’t her day.” In hindsight she feels fully recovered and looks forward to future matches with an open mindset.
Sabalenka’s source of inspiration comes from Belinda Bencic’s impressive performance and comeback. She humorously remarked on Bencic’s triumph in Abu Dhabi, suggesting it gives fellow players hope that motherhood and professional play could be balanced successfully.
Despite Sabalenka leading in her head-to-head encounters against Bencic, she openly admired Bencic’s growth and performance, especially noting her strong return at the Australian Open and subsequent victory in Abu Dhabi. Sabalenka showed genuine happiness for Bencic’s achievements, indicating respect and camaraderie among the athletes.
Looking ahead, Sabalenka is determined to use her participation in the Qatar Open as preparation for the upcoming Indian Wells and Miami Open. Despite the challenges posed by a tight schedule, she remains optimistic about building her game and reaching new heights.
Sabalenka Sets Sights on Qatar Open Success
Sabalenka enters the Qatar Open with fresh motivation and optimism, hopeful of claiming another title at this tournament she has competed at previously. Prep work for Doha has begun in earnest – her sister joining her to add familial flair and add support during this professional journey.
Sabalenka exemplifies strength and determination as she perseveres despite setbacks to maintain an optimistic approach towards future competitions, like Qatar Open 2019. Fans and followers can look forward to yet another display of Sabalenka’s brilliance on court during her next tournament!