World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she feels “fresh and ready to go” for the new tennis season as she looks to back up her stellar year.
The Belarusian defended her title at the Australian Open in January before winning the US Open in September – her third major singles title.
She also replaced Iga Swiatek at the top of the world rankings and finished year-end number one.
The 26-year-old will open her season at the Brisbane International, which begins on December 29.
“There are so many things to improve on,” Sabalenka said.
“I may not be very good with my singles net game. There are a lot of things to improve in my touch game.
“Even my serve is not as good as I would like, so there are always (elements) to improve.”
Sabalenka reached the final in Brisbane last year, but lost heavily to Elena Rybakina.
She nevertheless continued defend your title at the Australian Open without losing a set – and will attempt in 2025 to become the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win three consecutive singles titles in Melbourne.
“You work hard on a lot of things during the preseason,” Sabalenka added.
“The first tournament before the major is where you can try it out and see what’s going to work well for you, and what’s not.
“I have a lot of good memories from here and I can’t wait to start playing.”
