Sabalenka loves playing in Saudi Arabia: “I cannot wait to get back”

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was the first player to qualify for the 2025 WTA Finals Riyadh, and she’s “super excited” to return to Saudi Arabia for the season-ending event.

Aryna SabalenkaThanks to another outstanding season that saw her lead the PIF WTA Rankings throughout, Sabalenka earned her place by winning four titles, including her second US Open crown, and reaching two more Grand Slam finals. This will mark her fifth consecutive appearance at the prestigious year-end tournament.

Although Saudi Arabia’s hosting of WTA events initially drew debate and criticism, the Belarusian says her own experiences in the Kingdom have been entirely positive.

“I cannot wait to get back,” said Sabalenka…