Aryna Sabalenka and Anna Kalinskaya are taking women’s tennis beyond the court as they both grace the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia in its January issue.
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Sabalenka, the two-time Australian Open champion, is clearly on a high, both in her career and personal life. In an exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the WTA world No. 1 opens up about the challenges she’s faced and how overcoming them has shaped her into the player to beat in 2025. She shared insights on her physical and mental strength, especially after all her personal and professional struggles. With 17 singles titles and a spot at No. 5 on Forbes’ 2024 list of highest-earning female athletes, Sabalenka is undeniably one of the biggest stars in sports—and she’s just getting started.
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Her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, couldn’t help but share his admiration, commenting on the post, “How lucky I am.” Sabalenka sweetly responded with, “te amo meu amorzao❤️❤️❤️,” making their love story just as public as her tennis success.
But it’s not just Sabalenka who is having a moment. Anna Kalinskaya, who experienced a career-defining year in 2024, is also making headlines. After rising from No. 77 to nearly breaking the Top 10 in the world rankings and securing a major apparel deal with Nike, Kalinskaya’s resilience has been evident. Reflecting on a year marked by both challenges and triumphs, she spoke with Harper’s Bazaar about the deeper significance of tennis in her life: “I realised how much tennis gives me—how many emotions, routines, and connections it brings into my life.”
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Both players flaunted their stunning figures in a range of bikinis, as well as elegant and sexy dresses. The feature also includes their chitchat. In a fun moment, Sabalenka jokingly asked Kalinskaya about her fashion inspiration on tour. When Kalinskaya responded with “Maybe Coco?” Sabalenka couldn’t help but laugh, prompting Kalinskaya to admit, “Of course, it’s you.”
When asked which tennis player they would swap lives with, Sabalenka’s answer was simple: “Can I say nobody? I love my life.” Kalinskaya, on the other hand, said it would be Anna Kournikova.
It’s exciting to see WTA players gaining recognition beyond tennis magazines, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the sport. Pick up the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar Australia or head online to read more about these inspiring women. You won’t want to miss their dynamic interviews—proof that the world of tennis is thriving and making its mark on the fashion world too.
