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Sabalenka's 2025 run: An unstoppable force on Tour set to break many more records
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In a remarkable display of consistency and excellence across all surfaces, World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka continues to carve her name into tennis history. The Belarusian has become the first player since 2015 to reach the quarterfinals at all four premier WTA 1000's.

With her latest win against Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 at the Foro Italico, Aryna Sabalenka has now reached the quarterfinals of every single WTA 1000 events of the year: Indian Wells, Miami Open, Madrid Open and Rome Open.

This has showcased her versatility across all playing conditions. The WTA rank leader went all the way in Miami and Madrid winning those tournaments and losing the Indian Wells finals againts Andreeva.

To those who argued Sabalenka's level once the European clay season started, she responded with results, and despite she lost the Stuttgart finals, she recovered nicely at the Caja Mágica.

The numbers behind

Sabalenka's statistics in 2025 tell the story of a player producing at the peak of her powers. Her awesome victory over a challenging rival such as Kostyuk extended her winning streak at WTA 1000 events to an impressive 15 consecutive matches.

"Yesterday I didn’t have my favorite pasta so I guess that’s why today I wasn’t performing that good. I hope tomorrow’s pasta is gonna help me on Wednesday", said the World No. 1.

The fact that no player has accomplished this quarterfinal sweep in a decade highlights the physical and mental challenges of maintaining top level across the best tournaments and opponents.

Winner of three Grand Slam titles, Sabalenka managed to become the first player since Carla Suarez Navarro to complete this quarterfinal sweep. The Spaniard feat stood unmatched for a decade until Aryna's remarkable performance this season.

As the tennis world is slowly turning its attentions towards Roland Garros, Sabalenka carries unprecedented momentum. The Belarusian has already reached six finals this season, the most by any player before the French Open since 2013.

Joining Incredible Company

Should she make the final in Rome, Aryna Sabalenka will join legends Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles as the only players in the last four decades to reach seven or more WTA finals before the second Grand Slam of the season. With her power game now complemented with tactical versatility and a great drop shots to keep her rivals guessing, the World's best tennis player has positioned herself as the clear favorite for more championship glory in 2025.

This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.

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