1st time Grand Slam win for Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka

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Getting Started

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WORTHY OPPONENT

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GRINDING HARD

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HEAP OF PRAISES

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LONG FOUGHT BATLE

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A DESERVING VICTORY

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- Aryna Sabalenka

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