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Sabalenka Ready for Hard-Court Return at National Bank Open After Challenging Stretch
- On Sunday, world number one Aryna Sabalenka arrived in Toronto for the WTA 1000 tournament, aiming to extend her hard-court dominance before her U.S. Open title defense.
- Following a break in Greece to decompress, Sabalenka addressed physical and mental fatigue from recent Grand Slam exits at Wimbledon and the French Open.
- "I have huge hopes," the 28-year-old Belarusian said regarding her Tuesday return, adding she has gone "back to basics" to regain her form.
- Sabalenka faces a star-studded field including Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula, though she noted scheduling remains "very tricky" for managing surface changes.
- Looking ahead, the Belarusian plans to play mixed doubles with Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open, aiming for another major title despite the grueling calendar.
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