World number two Aryna Sabalenka has admitted her nationality has put her on the receiving end of "hate" and "aggression" in the WTA locker room.
When Aryna Sabalenka lifted the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the Australian Open in January and collected prize money of more than £1.5million, her first words were for the woman who had handed her the silverware.
A terrific Australian Open final indicated Iga Swiatek will soon have company at the top of the women's game in the form of Australian open winner Aryna Sabalenka.
Aryna Sabalenka's first grand slam title tasted very sweet indeed after downing Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina - even more so because of the tough times that preceded it.
Aryna Sabalenka battled her way back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final for her maiden grand slam title.
Aryna Sabalenka will take on Elena Rybakina in a power battle in the final of the Australian Open.