WATCH: Aryna Sabalenka dances with her team before Roland Garros as she keeps up with the tradition she started at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka has a proper vibe on a tennis court.

WATCH: Aryna Sabalenka dances with her team before Roland Garros as she keeps up with the tradition she started at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka preparing for Roland Garros (Image via: Imago)

World No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, appeared to be in good spirits ahead of her Roland Garros campaign. The Belarusian will aim for her first Grand Slam title outside Australia as the second major of the year kicks off later this month.

On her Instagram account, Sabalenka posted a video of her dancing with her team on the center court at Roland Garros.

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For those who recall, this dance was similar to the one she performed at the Australian Open earlier this year, which she ended up winning. So, World No. 2 is likely attempting to ensure the stars are aligned for her in Paris.

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Sabalenka has clinched two Grand Slam titles in her career, both in Melbourne. The 26-year-old triumphed in Melbourne last year and defended her title this year. If she replicates her success in Paris, she’ll be the first WTA player since Serena Williams in 2015 to win the first two Grand Slams of the year.

The Belarusian tennis player boasts a 20-6 win-loss record in 2024, notably marked by her victory down under. Despite her prowess on other surfaces, she has secured two notable clay court titles in her career: the 2021 and 2023 master’s 1000 titles in Madrid.

Ranking Aryna Sabalenka’s chances at Roland Garros

Typically, when discussing an Australian Open champion entering Roland Garros, he or she is usually considered the favorite heading into the second Grand Slam of the year. However, Aryna Sabalenka has faced a tough journey since her Melbourne win.

Aryna Sabalenka Iga Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in Rome

The Belarusian suffered early defeats in Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami, and Stuttgart. Although she regained her form in Madrid, she ultimately fell to World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the finals in the Spanish capital and at the Italian Open.

Sabalenka joked about her bad luck in finals, playfully teasing her team during the post-match ceremony at the Italian Open. This shows she bounces back from losses faster than most players. Now, her attitude before the French Open suggests she’s feeling completely positive about her chances in Paris.

So, even though she’s one of the top picks heading into the clay slam, we’re placing her second in the odds for Roland Garros, with Swiatek leading. Despite Sabalenka’s victory at the Australian Open, Swiatek’s recent strong performance on clay gives her a slight edge as the favorite for the French Open.

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