Aryna Sabalenka found encouragement in her performances at the Madrid Open, despite her defeat to Iga Swiatek in the final. Looking back on her path, she admitted that she had struggled recently after defending her Australian Open championship, winning just four more matches in the following tournaments. But in Madrid, Sabalenka proved her strength by overcoming strong opponents like Danielle Collins and Elena Rybakina, and then she and Swiatek battled off in a tough final.
Speaking with reporters, Sabalenka expressed that she was happy with her performance and the work she put into the competition. Her emphasis on the beneficial lessons she took away from her time in Madrid demonstrated that she was leaving with optimistic ideas. Although she acknowledged that she had difficulties after the Australian Open, she was happy to have found her form in Madrid and anticipated more development in the future.
Sabalenka is looking forward to her upcoming challenge at the Italian Open in Rome. She expressed her delight about going back to one of her favourite competitions, pointing out how appealing the stunning venue and city are. The 26-year-old made a lighthearted joke about how much she was looking forward to pasta, highlighting her love of Rome and her excitement for the tournament.
