Awaiting her first match of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Aryna Sabalenka lifted a very special trophy, the one that honors her finishing the 2025 season as the top-ranked women’s tennis player. At a ceremony on Saturday, the Belarusian was presented with the year-end No.1 trophy for the second year in a row.

In 2025, Sabalenka has reached an incredible eight finals, claiming four titles, including one at a Grand Slam. Her consistency has been nothing short of outstanding, as she continues to excel under the weight of expectation and the spotlight of attention.