Aryna Sabalenka is back at Wimbledon in 2025 as the World No. 1, with hopes of clinching her maiden title on grass. A constant throughout her rise has been the loyal team behind her.
A Look Into Aryna Sabalenka’s Team
At the heart of Sabalenka’s success is Anton Dubrov, her full-time coach since 2020. Formerly her hitting partner, Dubrov, transitioned into the head coach role during a critical phase of her career. Under his guidance, Sabalenka won her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 Australian Open and has consistently remained among the WTA’s elite.
Their relationship is built on mutual understanding. Sabalenka has often said she values the comfort of working with someone who knows her on and off the court. “I don’t have to overthink,” she once explained, crediting Dubrov’s presence with helping her stay mentally focused during tense moments.
His role extends beyond tactics; he’s a stabilizing influence during highs and lows. No elite tennis player thrives without peak physical fitness, and that’s where Jason Stacy plays a critical role. As her strength and conditioning coach, Stacy is tasked with keeping Sabalenka in top shape throughout the grueling tennis calendar. But his approach goes beyond physical drills.
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Stacy, who promotes a holistic method, emphasizing “mindset, movement, mentorship,” ensures Sabalenka stays mentally resilient. That mental toughness was fully displayed in Melbourne and Madrid, where she battled through close matches to secure major victories.
Despite not loving every moment of training, Sabalenka has spoken about the satisfaction of pushing through tough sessions.
“I wouldn’t say I love training… I’m definitely a hard worker, and I love to work to get better. But my favorite part is definitely the end of the practice when you finished for the day and you’ve done a lot and you improved,” she told T&C earlier.
Sabalenka’s consistency also benefits from her work with Andrei Vasilevski, a Belarusian doubles specialist turned hitting partner. With years of professional experience and familiarity with Sabalenka’s style, Vasilevski provides the kind of high-level practice environment that few players have.
Shane Liyanage, an analytics consultant and founder of Data-Driven Sports Analytics, completes the circle. Liyanage brings a modern layer to Sabalenka’s preparation, offering data-driven insights into opponent tendencies, shot selection, and match patterns.
Aryna Sabalenka: Powerhouse of the WTA Tour
Sabalenka has cemented her status as one of the most dominant forces in women’s tennis. The Belarusian, renowned for her aggressive baseline play and blistering serve, first broke through on the WTA Tour in 2017, helping lead Belarus to a surprise Fed Cup final. Since then, Sabalenka has soared to the top of the rankings, achieving the World No. 1 spot in both singles and doubles — a rare feat in the Open Era.
Her career is highlighted by 20 WTA singles titles, including major triumphs at the Australian Open (2023, 2024) and US Open (2024) and a runner-up finish at the 2025 French Open. Sabalenka’s game is characterized by relentless power, high-risk shotmaking, and a formidable two-handed backhand that has dismantled many top seeds. She’s also excelled in doubles, capturing Grand Slam titles at the 2019 US Open and 2021 Australian Open with Elise Mertens.
As of July 2025, she continues to be a leading force on tour, showcasing her signature “big babe tennis” and rewriting the WTA record books.
