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Aryna Sabalenka [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aryna-sabalenka/] astonished everyone as she claimed her first grand slam for the 2024 tournament season with the Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/] title. This also makes it her second grand slam overall as she also won the title back in 2023. The championship calls for a celebration, not just for her but also for her team, family, and all her close ones. Owing to the same occasion, the world number 2 posted a celebratory dance video on her official social media channel, and her fans and everyone close to her loved it. Let’s take a look at it now. ARYNA SABALENKA SHARED HER ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN OPEN CELEBRATORY DANCE VIDEO After her win today, Aryna Sabalenka posted a video on her official TikTok channel that her fans really loved and enjoyed. It was a dance video in which her team and maybe some family members and friends can be seen dancing their hearts out. She also captioned it, “We just having fun. I told you we gonna drink a bit.” Of course, she deserves to celebrate with her close ones after the tough matches she had to endure to win the grand slam at the beginning of the tournament season itself. Not just that she also entertained her fans with a ramp walk that she did as soon as she lifted the trophy for the Australian Open 2024. Let’s take a look at that. Fails To Claim ATP ‘Favorite’ Award In Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal’s Absence [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-he-is-not-loved-fans-take-vicious-swipe-at-novak-djokovic-as-he-fails-to-claim-atp-favorite-award-in-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadals-absence/] SABALENKA DOES A LITTLE RAMP WALK FOR HER FANS AS SHE LIFTS HER SECOND GRAND SLAM TROPHY Aryna Sabalenka defended her Australian Open title this year in style as she defeated Qinwen Zheng in the finals. Right after she received the trophy, she lifted it in one of her hands and started to do a fun ramp walk in front of the cameras for her fans. Sabalenka is known for little dances after her victories, but this ramp walk was a total surprise even for her fans. In fact, after winning her match, she also danced while talking to the interviewer recalling her ‘win dance’ from last year. Watch This Story: Distressing Serena Williams Reality Leaves Gaping Void That’s Nearly Impossible to Fill for Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wta-tennis-news-distressing-45000000-serena-williams-reality-leaves-a-gaping-void-that-looks-impossible-for-coco-gauff-iga-swiatek-and-others-to-breach/] 

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Aryna Sabalenka 2024: Networth, Salary, boyfriend, and EndorsementsÂ  Who is Aryna Sabalenka? Aryna SiarhiejeÅ­na Sabalenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player, born on May 5, 1998. The Womenâ€™s Tennis Association (WTA) formerly ranked her as world number one in both singles and doubles. Sabalenka has won two major singles titles, the 2023 and 2024 Australian Opens, and two major doubles titles, the 2019 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open, both with Elise Mertens. She has 20 career titles in total, including 14 in singles and six in doubles. She was famously introduced to tennis by coincidence. Sabalenka eventually decided to pursue it professionally. She has been training at the National Tennis Academy in Minsk, Belarus since it opened in 2014. Sabalenka currently trains with her coach, Anton Dubrov. Dubrov is a tennis instructor and former player from Belarus. Heâ€™s been Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s coach since 2020. Read More &#8211; Belarusian Tennis Beauty Aryna Sabalenka Takes Much-Needed Breather To Explore the â€˜Eternal Cityâ€™ With 42-Year-Old Boyfriend and Her Step-Child Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s early life Sabalenka was born in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Her father, Sergey, who died in 2019, was an ice hockey player. Sabalenka began playing tennis by happenstance. She explained, â€œOne day, my dad was just driving me somewhere in the car, and on the way he saw tennis courts. So he took me to the courts. I really liked it and enjoyed it and thatâ€™s how it was. Thatâ€™s how it started.â€ Tennis &#8211; Australian Open &#8211; Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia &#8211; January 24, 2022 Belarus&#8217; Aryna Sabalenka walks off court after losing her fourth round match against Estonia&#8217;s Kaia Kanepi REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake She started training at the National Tennis Academy in Minsk when it launched in 2014. In 2015, the Belarusian Tennis Federation convinced Sabalenka and her team to focus on low-level professional events rather than junior competitions, despite the fact that she was still qualified to compete at the junior level. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s parents Sergey Sabalenka and Yuliya Sabalenka raised the two siblings in the nationâ€™s capital. Unfortunately, Aryna&#8217;s father died in 2019 at the age of 44. Sergey was a former hockey goalkeeper who introduced her to tennis. He played professionally for a variety of teams throughout his career. Although Aryna was initially inspired by her fatherâ€™s engagement in ice hockey, she later discovered her true passion in tennis. Aug 12, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after a point against Rebecca Marino of Canada (not pictured) during third round play at Stade IGA. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports Her mother, Yulia Sabalenka, has been a huge supporter of Aryna&#8217;s sport. Aryna acknowledges the significance her parents have had in her life. She also has a close relationship with her mother, Yulia.Â  Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s net worth 2024 Sabalenka, who has found the nickname &#8216;The Tiger,&#8217; has racked up quite a list of titles since she became an active player in 2012. With 19 titles in her hand, she has career winnings amounting to a whopping $20,512,563 million during her time on the court. Her net worth is currently estimated to be $20 million.Â  Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s career timeline Sabalenka got a late start on the ITF Junior Circuit, competing in the U14 and U16 Tennis Europe tournaments at a young age. She did not compete in the main draw of any ITF events until 2013 when she was 15 years old and played in the low-level Grade-4 Tallink Cup in Estonia. She never competed in the junior Grand Slam tournaments or any other high-level Grade-A and Grade-1 competitions. The Belarusian beauty won her maiden professional match in Istanbul at the end of 2014. The following season, in October, she won her first two titles in Antalya, both at $10,000. Sabalenka eventually played at the senior WTA Tour in 2016 and ended the year ranked 158. She would double her efforts and win her first Masters title in 2018, which helped launch her rank to 11. She jumped to rank 9 in February 2019 and would continue to go up and down the ranks and go on to end the year ranked 11 once again. In 2020, Sabalenka would win her first Qatar Open and end the year ranked 10. The Belarusian beauty would have her best year in 2021 as she would manage to break into the top 5. Two semifinals in grand slams and one Masters title would help her end the year at rank 2. She fell slightly in 2022 as she did not manage to win any major titles. Her ranking also fell, and she ended 2022 ranked 5. 2023 would be an even better year for her. She won her first Grand Slam as the year kicked off. Read More &#8211; â€œI Was Cryingâ€ â€“ Aryna Sabalenka Re-Lives Coco Gauff Heart-Break and Other Scary Moments of Her Tennis Career She also played till two semifinals and fought in the US Open finals againstÂ Coco Gauff. Saba would climb to rank 1 after the tournament but would fall to 2 in the coming months to once again end the year as second best. She kickstarted her 2024 stint with an Australian Open win and breezed past her opponents. She became one of the few women to win the first slam of the year without dropping a set. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s boyfriend Sabalenka is in a loving relationship with Konstantin Koltsov, a former Belarusian Ice Hockey player. Koltsov was a professional ice hockey player for 18 years, competing for Belarus in the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics in 2002 and 2010. He also had a brief stint in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sep 9, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning a point against Leylah Fernandez of Canada (not pictured) on day eleven of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports Image Credit: Reuters In June 2021, Sabalenka and Koltsov officially showcased their relationship on Instagram. She posted a photo of Koltsov kissing her on the cheek while she smiled at the camera on June 19. Sabalenka and Koltsov took a trip around Rome, Italy, in May 2022. She shared many Instagram photographs of the couple posing in front of the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, as well as enjoying gelato together from their vacation. The couple has taken many steps together and is there for each other whenever one needs the other. When Sabalenka was exhausted from her press conferences and an exit from the French Open, Koltsov was front and center in making sure that Sabalenka could have some relief from her arduous time at the tournament. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Her biggest sponsorship deals are around her outfit and equipment. Sabalenka is a Nike athlete with an exclusive head-to-toe deal on all of her clothing, including her tennis shoes and Nike Zoom NXTs. Wilsonâ€™s current racket of choice is the Blade 98 18&#215;20. Whoop has been linked to the Belarusian tennis star since 2019. OAKBERRY, a quick-service superfood brand, has announced a two-year agreement with the former world number one, starting in January 2023. Sabalenka will collaborate with OAKBERRY to create a customized aÃ§aÃ­ bowl based on her â€œgo-toâ€ order. Her current four deals include Maestro Dobel Tequila, WHOOP, and Nike. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s career stats As Sabalenka defended her Australian Open title, stats showcase that her efforts resulted in more than just a Grand Slam triumph. With this title, the Belarusian beauty became the fifth woman to win a title without dropping a set. The current World Number 2 in WTA has an 86.9% win rate when it comes to services, while her return games won stands at 52.1%. Saving break points 63.9% of the time, Sabalenka is a resilient player, who does not let go of the match until the very last volley. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s records The 2024 Australian Open was her second Grand Slam win, and she has set her goals for more. In 2023, she won her first Grand Slam championship at the Australian Open, defeating Elena Rybakina in the final. She advanced to her second Major final at the US Open but lost to Coco Gauff. Tennis &#8211; Wimbledon &#8211; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain &#8211; July 8, 2021 Belarus&#8217; Aryna Sabalenka is seen during a practice session before her semi final match against Czech Republic&#8217;s Karolina Pliskova Pool via REUTERS/David Gray She then became the WTA World No.1 for the first time in her career. In addition, won titles in Adelaide and Madrid. On the tour level, she won the Madrid Open and reached the final stages of all masters she played, barring the Italian and Canadian Open.Â  Read More &#8211; How Loud Is Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s Grunt? Controversial Flashback Proves How She Might Irk the Australian Open Fans Again The highlight of her 2022 season was the Runner-up finish at the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, losing to Caroline Garcia. She overcame No.1Â Iga Swiatek, No.2 Jabeur, and No.3 Pegula en route to the final &#8211; becoming only the fourth woman in history to beat the No.1, No.2, and No.3 at the same tournament. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s major achievements and awards Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were named the International Tennis Federationâ€™s 2023 ITF World Champions after being the only singles players to reach at least the semifinals in all four Grand Slam events this season. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s charity and foundation Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka have been confirmed to perform in charity matches during Opening Week at the 2024 Australian Open. The eveningâ€™s purpose was altruistic, with ticket proceeds going to a variety of childrenâ€™s charities via the Australian Tennis Foundation. Tennis &#8211; Wimbledon &#8211; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain &#8211; July 6, 2021 Belarus&#8217; Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her quarter final match against Tunisia&#8217;s Ons Jabeur REUTERS/Peter Nicholls In the following tournament, Sabalenka donated her signed towels to former player Jelena Dokic. She further will auction them off to a benefit that aims to tackle domestic violence and help its victims. Saba is known to be participating in the 51st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF) Box Office Entertainment Awards and the 51st International Letter Writing Competition. She is also a patron of the Belarusian Tennis Federation and a supporter of the Belarusian Childrenâ€™s Fund. Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s house Sabalenka moved to Miami during her teenage years to learn tennis at a higher level. The Belarusian beauty managed to reach the stars and ended up buying her permanent residence in Miami.Â  Aryna Sabalenkaâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram sabalenka_aryna  Twitter Sabalenka Aryna  Facebook Aryna Sabalenka   &nbsp;  Full Name Aryna SiarhiejeÅ­na Sabalenka  Popular Name Aryna Sabalenka  Date Of Birth 5 May 1998  Birth Place Minsk, Belarus  Age 25  Height 6 ft 0  Weight 174.165  Parents Sergey Sabalenka, Yulia Sabalenka  Nationality Belarusian  Net Worth $20 MILLION  Relationship/Marital Status Konstantin Koltsov &#8211; Boyfriend  Children N/A  Profession Tennis Player  Team N/A  Rings N/A

Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open Crown Marks the Return of the Belarusian Beauty’s Celebratory Dance

Aryna Sabalenka shared her annual Australian Open celebratory dance video

Sabalenka does a little ramp walk for her fans as she lifts her second grand slam trophy