Aryna Sabalenka Sheds Symbolic Tears as She Remembers Her Late Father After Witnessing Digital Art at Its Finest

The 2024 Australian Open was all about Aryna Sabalenka who defended her 2023 crown by winning her career second grand slam title. The Belarusian beauty even came close to reaching rank 1 again but for now, Iga Swiatek defends her crown. To reach the top of the world is a feat that demands support and Sabalenka has had it in her family, especially her dad. Before Sergey Sabalenka passed away in 2019, he wanted to see his daughter win at least two Grand Slams by the time she was 25.

Having fulfilled that dream, Saba posted a tribute to her late father on social media, looking back in tears at the memory of Sergey Sabalenka, the man who introduced her to tennis.

Aryna Sabalenka will forever be grateful to her late father

It was a random day in 2004 when Aryna Sabalenka decided to take up tennis. Her father was driving her around in Minsk, Belarus when the two encountered tennis courts. A 6-year-old Saba was adamant about going to the court, and that’s when it all began. She took up tennis from that point, and her father supported her every step of the way.

He unfortunately passed away in 2019, when Saba had shown potential to reach the top of the WTA. She recently came across an Instagram post that created symbolic artwork where she was holding the Australian Open trophy with her father.

They added the caption, “Congratulations to @sabalenka_aryna on your Australian Open Win! ❤️💪”. Saba couldn’t help but shed a tear as she shared it on his Instagram story with the “😢” emoji. 

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The WTA number 2 also shared a tribute to her father during her speech during the trophy acceptance ceremony. Sabalenka not only recalled the dark times she faced after she lost him but also cited him as one of the major reasons for winning two grand slams. 

Sabalenka emotionally remembers father after Australian Open win

During her speech, after she had lifted the trophy, Aryna Sabalenka said that her father was a major reason for her success. “I just have to keep fighting for my dream and make sure that if there is something, I want to believe there is something that my father is watching me and very proud of me. So I just couldn’t stop for my family.”

The Belarusian has a great support system in her life. Although she lost her father, her mother and boyfriend are front and foremost when it comes to uplifting her and pushing her forward. We have not seen the last of her talent, as she is likely to win more titles. As she goes on to compete for more titles, she will keep her father in mind.

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