Aryna Sabalenka is known for her fierce power and fearless demeanor. But behind that commanding presence lies a hidden fear that still lingers every time she steps on court.
In a candid revelation, Sabalenka admitted she still battles an old anxiety: the fear of losing control. “People see the aggression, the energy,” she explained, “but they don’t see the fear that sometimes creeps in.”
As a young player, Aryna struggled with outbursts of frustration and doubt. Even now, the memory of those moments haunts her. “Sometimes, in the middle of a match, there’s a voice inside asking, ‘What if you break again? What if you can’t hold it together?’”
Rather than erasing the fear, she has learned to live with it. Through mental training, breathing techniques, and self-reflection, Sabalenka channels that anxiety into focus and strength. “It’s still there,” she admitted, “but it doesn’t control me anymore.”
Fans, used to seeing only her raw power, may be surprised to know that behind every booming serve is a quiet battle with doubt. But Sabalenka’s honesty makes her story even more compelling.
Her journey shows that true courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s stepping onto the court and fighting anyway, even when your own mind whispers of past mistakes.
For Sabalenka, acknowledging that fear isn’t weakness — it’s proof of just how far she’s come.
