Former world No. 3 Nadia Petrova thinks Aryna Sabalenka's probabilities of attaining a Calendar Grand Slam are respectable regardless of the Belarusian experiencing a few very painful losses in 2025.
Sabalenka, who grew to become a Grand Slam champion on the 2023 Australian Open, lifted her first US Open title the identical 12 months. The world No. 1 defended her title at Melbourne Park in 2024 and in addition received her second US Open title this 12 months.
In relation to the French Open, Sabalenka has been near successful it a few occasions as she is a runner-up on the event. At Wimbledon, the 27-year-old noticed her final three runs finish within the semifinal stage.
This 12 months, the Belausian's Grand Slam 12 months had ultimate defeats in Melbourne and Paris, a semifinal exit at Wimbledon, and a US Open triumph.
Petrova, who reached two Slam semifinals throughout her profession, believes Sabalenka will be taught from the 2 Main ultimate defeats this 12 months and probably pull off probably the most exceptional tennis data in 2026.
Petrova: Sabalenka has each alternative to get a Calendar Grand Slam
"She has each alternative to win this Calendar Slam. She's been very assured this season. Sure, there have been moments the place she stumbled, you would say, proper on the end line. However she'll be taught from them, turn out to be extra skilled, stronger. Maybe she'll be extra relaxed about totally different conditions on the courtroom, much less stressed, in order that these feelings don't get in the best way. She's actually gained great confidence this season. I believe Aryna will begin subsequent 12 months with that confidence as nicely," Petrova informed Championat.
After successful this 12 months's US Open, Sabalenka would want to win the opening three Majors of 2026 to finish the Calendar feat.
If Sabalenka does it, she’s going to turn out to be solely the fourth girl to realize the feat. Beforehand, it was completed by Maureen Connolly, Margaret Court docket and Steffi Graf.
