Aryna Sabalenka #ArynaSabalenka hit the courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as she prepared for her title defense at the 2026 US Open.
The world No. 1 and two-time defending champion used the session during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day to fine-tune her game ahead of the Grand Slam, which runs from August 23 to September 13 in Flushing Meadows, New York
Practice highlights (Aug 23)
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Sabalenka took part in on-court reps alongside other top stars, including Carlos Alcaraz and Mirra Andreeva, as Fan Week kicked off.
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Official US Open photo coverage from the day shows her practicing, signing autographs for fans, and even bringing her dog, Ash, onto the court before the Savannah Bananas Show.
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The tournament also streamed a live practice session featuring Sabalenka during Fan Week, presented by Oura.
Build-up to her three-peat bid
In the days around her August 23 session, Sabalenka held additional practices at Flushing Meadows, including a Grandstand session with Yulia Putintseva where fans watched up close and she signed balls afterward.She enters the 2026 US Open as the back-to-back champion and top seed, beginning her three-peat attempt against Camila Osorio in the first round.