I like that we're called the Big 3...'- Aryna Sabalenka on her rivalry with Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka opens up on her rivalry with Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina in WTA. Some big views from the two-time grand slam champion on her competition in the game.

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The WTA  has been giving us some competitive matches off late which have been iconic for the fans. There have been a lot of rivalries that we all remember being a treat to watch for everyone. Steffi Graff and Monica Seles, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are some of the most followed rivalry stories in tennis. Even today we are getting some great matchups in the WTA scene which have been very intense.

The rivalry today which has been iconic is among three brilliant and talented players who are leading the charts. Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina are currently the three big pioneers of the game so far, who have given us some great matches. The three players who are still early in their careers have already got 7 grand slams among them. It is safe to say that they are the ones who are carrying the WTA with their great performances.

Aryna Sabalenka on the rivalry

The three players have already been given the name of the big three in modern-day WTA seasons and they rightfully deserve this term for their brilliant performances this season. Aryna Sabalenka will be playing their 10th game in the Madrid Open final which is set to be another epic rivalry match. While speaking on her rivalry with both talented individuals Sabalenka gave a clear opinion on the dynamic stating " I like that we're called the Big 3, I feel like we motivate each other. Sometimes we give each other a hard time, but at the same time it helps us to improve ourselves and work harder and harder."

It is safe to say that Sabalenka seems to enjoy the rivalry she shares with the two players and it is not surprising since they all have been a part of some gruelling matches in the past. The big 3 as they are called are right now still leading the charts and there is no stopping them at all. It will be great to see how far these epic rivalries go and how many more great matches will they have in store for us as well.

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