Despite the title won at the Brisbane International, Aryna Sabalenka revealed that she is not fully satisfied with the level expressed on the court.
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The Belarusian won the tournament losing along the way only one set in the final closed with a comeback 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 against Polina Kudermetova.
One of the qualities that makes atennis players special is the ability to always make improvements to their game.
This is what the WTA No.1 is trying to do to have more weapons to use during matches and take refuge in different solutions when the characteristics of the opponents require something new.
The Belarusian has started working on other aspects of her tennis during the winter preparation and knows that the path to follow is still long.
"There's always something to improve. I've been practicing new things and working hard during the pre-season. I have to be honest, things are not working out very well right now. But I won't give up, because I'm practicing a lot. I hope everything will work out better in Melbourne," explained Sabalenkato the official WTA website.
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Her goal is to go to the Australian Open with more confidence, where she will try to win for the third time in a row: the last to achieve that feat was Martina Hingis between 1997 and 1999.
"It's great to have more variety in your tennis. So when you have to go to plan B, you know what to do. Changing the pace with the slice, for example, benefits my game. Against a player who is aggressive and has a great touch, it can be frustrating," she added.
After her win at the Brisbane International, the Belarusian confided in the post-match interview: "I try to focus on myself. I don't think about what Iga Swiatek does or how many Grand Slams I've won, but I try to work every day and be better. What I would like most in this world is to finish my career and be able to look back feeling proud of what I've achieved.
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Today I started badly because I wasn't following the ideal game plan. I felt uncomfortable with the balls and asked for a racket that was strung with more tension. From there it all improved. The playing conditions in Australia are great for me.
I feel very comfortable and full of confidence. I think what got me to where I am now is my passion for tennis and my work ethic. Everything in my life revolves around this sport, it's my big priority. I know how to switch off and have fun off the court, I've found the perfect balance."
