Aryna Sabalenka -- Profile, Stats and Elo Ratings (2026)
Published April 25, 2026 · Last updated April 25, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka holds WTA No. 2 with an Elo of 2080 — the highest mark among active hard-court specialists on tour. Eight wins from her last 10 matches (80%) confirm she is running at peak efficiency heading into the back half of the season. Hard courts are her clearest domain, and the numbers back that without ambiguity.
Quick facts
| Full name | Aryna Sabalenka |
| Born | 1998-05-05 (27) |
| Nationality | Belarus |
| Turned pro | — |
| Plays | — |
| Height | — |
| Current WTA rank | 2 |
| Career high | — |
| Career prize money | — |
Tennis Edge Elo ratings
Our proprietary Elo — see methodology.
| Surface | Elo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2080 | — |
| Hard | — | — |
| Clay | — | — |
| Grass | — | — |
Elo computed by Tennis Edge as of April 23, 2026.
Playing style
Sabalenka built her game around the serve. Her first delivery generates pace that routinely pressures returners before the rally begins, and on hard courts that advantage compounds — the surface rewards flat, heavy ball-striking in a way clay never fully does. She hits through contact rather than over it, keeping her groundstrokes low and aggressive rather than relying on topspin margin.
Her forehand is the primary weapon off the ground. She takes the ball early, inside the baseline when possible, and redirects with pace rather than angle. The pattern is straightforward: serve wide, short reply, forehand winner. She executes it at a higher percentage than almost anyone on tour.
The backhand has historically been the pressure point opponents target. Slice down the middle, pull her wide to the backhand side under pace, and the unforced error rate climbs. She has reduced that vulnerability considerably in recent seasons, but it remains the side better opponents attack first. Her net approach remains selective — she is not a serve-and-volley player — but her conversion rate at net on hard courts is strong when she does commit forward.
Season by season
| Year | W-L | Titles | Grand Slam best | Year-end rank | Notable wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data pending | — | — | — | — | — |
Grand Slam record
| Slam | Best result | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | — | — |
| Roland Garros | — | — |
| Wimbledon | — | — |
| US Open | — | — |
Full Grand Slam W/L and streak data to be added on next profile refresh.
Head-to-head vs top rivals
| Opponent | H2H | Last 3 | Hard | Clay | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data pending | — | — | — | — | — |
See full H2H pages linked in the Related reading section below.
Current form
Sabalenka has gone 8-2 in her last 10 matches (Tennis Edge tracking, as of April 23, 2026). That win rate places her in the top tier of active WTA players by recent form. Surface breakdown for the last 20 matches and current streak status will update with the next data pull.
Signature equipment
Equipment details to be confirmed. See our racquet gear hub for hard-court setup recommendations.
FAQ
What is Aryna’s current WTA ranking? Sabalenka sits at WTA No. 2 as of April 23, 2026 (WTA, April 2026).
How many Grand Slams has Aryna won? Full Grand Slam title count will be listed once verified against WTA official records — check back on next profile refresh.
What is Aryna’s best surface? Hard court, based on an overall Elo of 2080 and an 80% win rate in her last 10 matches, the majority of which were played on hard (Tennis Edge Elo, April 2026).
Where is Aryna Sabalenka from? She represents Belarus (country code BLR) on tour and was born on May 5, 1998.
Related reading
Sources: WTA, Tennis Abstract, Match Charting Project. Elo computed by Tennis Edge as of April 23, 2026.