Full Name | Aryna Siarhiejeŭna Sabalenka |
Date of Birth | 5 May 1998 |
Age | 25 (as of 2023) |
Place of Birth | Minsk, Belarus |
Parents | Sergey and Yulia Sabalenka |
Height | 5ft11 (1.82m or 182 cm tall) approx |
Weight | 79 kg approx |
Nationality | Belarusian |
Net Worth | $16 Million |
Partner | Konstantin Koltsov |
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka’s height has mostly been listed as an impressive 5ft 11in (182cm), making her one of the tallest active players in WTA.
The 25-year-old Sabalenka is unarguably a serial stunner, who has achieved the No. 2 singles ranking in the world, according to the Women’s Tennis Association.
Notably, she has won thirteen singles titles and five doubles titles on the WTA Tours. Her most significant titles are the 2023 Australian Open in singles, the 2019 US Open, and the 2021 Australian Open in doubles, won alongside Elise Mertens.
Aryna Sabalenka’s height has been a raging topic of discussion since 2017 when she gained notoriety by partnering with Aliaksandra Sasnovich to lead the Belarus Fed Cup team to a runner-up finish.
Sabalenka’s height apparently gives her a competitive edge on the court as it allows her to serve faster and more effectively than several shorter players.
Aryna Sabalenka’s height compared to her rivals
Aryna Sabalenka’s height is one of the factors that helps her stand out among many prominent tennis players around the world.
She appears comfortably taller than a number of female players including Serena Williams (5ft 9in or 175cm) Jessica Pegula, (5ft 7in or 170 cm), Ons Jabeur (5ft 6in or 167cm), Coco Gauff (5ft 9in or 175cm), Caroline Garcia (5ft 10in or 177cm) and Maria Sakkari (5ft 8in or 172cm).
However, Aryna Sabalenka’s height doesn’t seem that impressive when compared to giant players like Eva Hrdinova (6ft 3in or 191cm), Akgul Amanmuradova (6ft 3in or 190cm), Lindsey Davenport (6ft 2in or 189 cm) and Maria Sharapova (6ft 2in or 186cm).
Is Aryna Sabalenka taller than Iga Swiatek?
Sabalenka and Swaitek are two of the most phenomenal players in the world of WTA. With No. 1, Swaitek is currently the best player in the world on clay while the Belarusian is having the best season of her career in 2023.
The fascinating rivalry between Sabalenka and Swaitek has been steaming for a long time now. The two icons last faced each other in the final of the WTA 2023.
In this rivalry, while Swaitek often gets the upper hand because of her speed, Sabalenka manages to give her tough competition with her impressive height.
As mentioned earlier, Sabalenka stands 5ft 11in tall while Swaitek is just 5ft 9in or 176cm.
What is Aryna Sabalenka’s net worth
At the young age of 25, Sabalenka who was born in Minsk, Belarus, has some impressive numbers on her side. Aryna Sabalenka has a reported Net worth of $16 Million as of August 2023.
She has so far amassed about $18 million in prize money from competitive tennis. This year, she has earned more than $5.8 million through winning tournaments.
She is also a brand ambassador for several prominent brands including Nike, Wilson, and Yonex.
Who is Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend?
Sabalenka is currently sharing a love relationship with former ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, who competed in the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics in 2002 and 2010.
It is not known exactly when Aryana and Konstantin first met but they made their relationship official in June 2021.
Aryana confirmed their romance by sharing a picture online of Koltsov kissing her on the cheek as she smiled at the camera. Even after two years, the pair never shies away from flaunting their romance on social media.