Aryna Sabalenka Faces Pressure at US Open Amid Ranking Concerns

Aryna Sabalenka is competing at the US Open in New York City, where she seeks to make history by winning her third consecutive title. However, her recent performance has put her No. 1 ranking at risk.

The 28-year-old Belarusian, who has previously won the Australian Open and two WTA 1000 titles this year, has struggled lately, reaching only one semifinal in her last seven tournaments. With a record of 17-7 since April, her hold on the top ranking is increasingly precarious as she prepares to defend her title against Camila Osorio.

Sabalenka is on the verge of achieving 100 weeks at No. 1 but must win the tournament to secure this milestone. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, currently less than 500 points behind, could potentially take the top spot without even competing, depending on Sabalenka's performance. As she enters the tournament, Sabalenka's confidence remains high despite recent challenges, and she aims to channel her resilience into her matches.