World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka is serving up more than powerful forehands at the Wuhan Open! 🎾 The top-seeded Belarusian star chatted with Sports Scene's Shen Xiang this week, dishing on her motivation, her love for Chinese food, and her upcoming quarterfinal match. 🍜
Sabalenka, who smashed her way past Katerina Siniakova and Yulia Putintseva, is set to face Poland's Magdalena Frech in the quarterfinals later today. \"I'm super happy with the win, especially against Katarina, someone who fights until the last point,\" she said with a smile. \"Expectations are always the same, but it's about fighting for every point and focusing on yourself. Hopefully, you're gonna get this title!\" 💪🏆
Her relentless spirit on the court isn't just a game strategy—it's a family legacy. Sabalenka shared that her father's advice drives her: \"When I was a kid, my dad used to tell me that he's only happy if he sees that I'm not giving up and I'm fighting until the last point.\" This mantra has become her secret weapon, fueling her to never back down. 🔥
But it's not all work and no play for Sabalenka! She's been exploring the local cuisine and has fallen in love with Chinese food. \"I tried Peking duck in Beijing—it was really good,\" she laughed. \"I actually like Chinese restaurants all around the world. Orange chicken, spicy fried chicken with nuts, and it always comes with fried rice. But when I'm here, I don't know why, but I eat fried rice most of the time.\" 🍚🍗
The tennis ace is clearly enjoying her time in China, both on and off the court. As she prepares for her next match, fans are cheering her on, eager to see if her fighting spirit and love for fried rice will carry her to the title. Go Sabalenka! 🎉🇧🇾
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Aryna Sabalenka talks Wuhan Open, motivation, favorite Chinese foods
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