Updated On: 08 January, 2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Tennis legend Sania Mirza picks Belarusian as favourite to win Aus Open; says she has worked hard to emerge from near-quitter in 2022 to World No. 1 currently

Aryna Sabalenka during her title-winning run at the Brisbane International recently. Pic/AP, PTI; (right) Sania Mirza. Pic/Getty Images
India tennis legend Sania Mirza is all praise for women’s World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ahead of the Australian Open that begins on Sunday, January 12.
Belarusian Sabalenka, 26, recently clinched the Brisbane International title, beating Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the summit clash, and her red-hot form is what puts her in a strong position to clinch what will be a hat-trick of Australian Open titles.