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Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is totally on fire! Following her 10-0 Grand Slam and 20-0 in this season’s sets, this Belarusian tennis player seems totally unstoppable in Paris. Now that she has made another smart move to the quarterfinals, she amazes her fans with an interesting post-victory tradition, but this time with her friend Ons Jabeur.

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Aryna Sabalenka took to her official Instagram profile to share her happiness with her fans. In her post, fans spotted her grooving to the Bee Gees’ song Staying Alive on the stairs of Philippe Chatrier Court in happiness. The scene became extra exciting as Sabalenka was later spotted asking her friend Ons Jabeur to join her, to which Jabeur willingly took part and showed her incredible moves. “The infamous stairs live to see my dance moves another day 🤣💃🏻”- wrote the two-time Australian Open champion as a caption.

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Sabalenka’s quirky celebration delighted her fans’ hearts as they felt relieved to see their favorite WTA star so happy after a long time. However, it is not the first time for her to pull off such an interesting stunt in Paris. After defeating Japanese Moyuka Uchijima, Sabalenka was spotted dancing through her way out on the stairs of the stadium. sharing a glimpse of her dance, Sabalenka wrote on her Instagram- “Keep the tradition going.” 

This Belarusian WTA star ended up as a runner-up in both Madrid and Rome. This was her first match with four serve breaks after that. That is why Sabalenka was a bit too excited to celebrate the win with her dance. “I think it’s important to show emotion and connect with the fans. Tennis is a serious sport, but it’s also about enjoying the moments,”-  she said.

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Now that she again donned her quirky steps after winning against Emma Navarro in the same stadium, she couldn’t hold her emotions but continue her celebratory traditions. While the win really means a lot to Sabalenka, her statement says she wishes to enjoy a bit more sunshine in Paris with her victory.

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Aryna Sabalenka relies on sunshine days after being stuck with Netflix in Paris’s rain

This world’s number two WTA star might surprise her fans with her victory, however, her post-win statement brought more amusement to the fraternity. After defeating Navarro by 6-2 and 6-3, this two-time Australian Open champion revealed that Paris’s sunshine is the source of energy to bag this victory. “When the sun is out, I play with a lot more happiness,”- she said.

This WTA star previously revealed being stuck with Netflix as Paris’s unexpected rain canceled her plans. “It is not the best weather. I feel like going back to the hotel, blanket, hot tea and watch Netflix… that’s the mood,”- said Sabalenka.

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Nevertheless, Sabalenka’s quirky dance moves surely tell the story of her staying alive after a huge storm that dismantled her spirit for a period. As fans feel delighted watching her happy, they wish this Belarusian tennis player to move past her runner-up position on clay and win a title in Paris.

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Upasana Banerjee

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Upasana Banerjee is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a degree in Comparative Literature, she excels at weaving narratives and brining unique perspective to a graceful sport like Tennis. Whether it is dissecting player strategies or reflecting on timeless themes, Upasana's deep-rooted passion for the sport allows her to share insights and expert takes on any topic she covers. When away from the ES Desk, this true explorer can be found making plans for her next adventure trip.

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