Aryna Sabalenka’s recent form has seen her win three WTA Tour titles in her first four tournaments of 2026.
Sabalenka won the Sunshine Double by lifting back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and the Miami Open in March.
The star has been wise with her scheduling and her appearance at the Madrid Open is her first event since her Sunshine Double triumph.
Sabalenka’s recent comments at the Madrid Open have shown why she has the true mentality of a champion.
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The Madrid Open has made headlines this year for using the Santiago Bernabeu as a location for training courts.
While several high-profile players have jumped at the chance to train at the home of Real Madrid, Sabalenka has opted not to.
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“It’s a big stadium, it’s covered… I’d rather focus on this court,” said Sabalenka, when asked why she hasn’t played at the football stadium yet. “I would have liked to do it before the tournament.”
Sabalenka’s comments show her true motivations at the Madrid Open, which is to lift the title for a record fourth time.
The world number one is not interested in outside issues and she is doing what she can to continue her brilliant campaign in 2026.
The 27-year-old began her Madrid Open campaign with a victory against Peyton Stearns and she will next play Jaqueline Cristian.
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Sabalenka’s imperious form in 2026 is not just down to her impressive performances, it’s also due to her scheduling.
The Madrid Open marks Sabalenka’s fifth tournament of the year, after she withdrew from Dubai, Qatar, and Stuttgart.
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Sabalenka can employ a smaller schedule because of her huge lead at the top of the WTA Tour and it’s something that Carlos Alcaraz should follow suit with.
Alcaraz opted to play the Qatar Open and the Barcelona Open this year, two tournacould ments which are quite frankly below him.
The star’s injury at the Barcelona Open is arguably down to his intense schedule, so following in Sabalenka’s footsteps could work wonders for him.