Aryna Sabalenka opened this year with a fantastic performance, winning her second Australian Open title, and defending her 2023 crown. Now, she will play in the Dubai Tennis Championships to continue her 2024 run. Before the tournament, Sabalenka gave an interview where she talked about how being around Novak Djokovic put her on the path to winning slams.

Djokovic and Sabalenka have developed a great bond over the years they have played on the tour. Aside from Djokovic’s mojo rubbing off on the Belarusian, fans also saw them having fun during the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka finds great form by being around Novak Djokovic

Aryna Sabalenka demolished each player who stepped up to her in Melbourne, clinching her second consecutive AO. Also, her second Grand Slam victory in total was an important win for the Belarusian beauty, who also thanked the World No. 1 in ATP for it. Speaking to the press before the match in Dubai, she was asked about Djokovic in a pre-tournament interview.

The reporter talked to her about the time she was hanging out with Djokovic, and both had the same team and were training together. Since then, she won two Australian Open titles, and a reporter questioned if she was influenced by Djokovic. “I guess I need to speak more often to Novak maybe. Maybe that’s why I’m winning. I need to talk about that (laughter). But, no, we didn’t joke around about the topic.”

Sabalenka and Djokovic, the 2023 Australian Open champions, have developed a good friendship over the years. They showed the comfort they have around one another at an event earlier this year.

Sabalenka and Djokovic always share a good laugh

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka had a good time playing earlier in January. They attempted to kick a bottle off someone’s head. While Sabalenka executed it flawlessly, Djokovic failed to hit the target. 

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While the rest of the ATP and the WTA were busy preparing for the tournament, the two players were having fun together. Sabalenka defended the title successfully, while Djokovic went out in the semifinal. They will continue to play in tournaments on tour, and their bond will develop over time as well. 

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