Quote of the Day: Aryna Sabalenka’s (Second) Best Day Ever at Australian Open

The newly-minted champion struggled to pick her favorite memory in the wake of winning her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Jan 28, 2023

MATCH POINT: A. Sabalenka def. E. Rybakina; Australian Open F

WATCH: The moment Aryna Sabalenka became a Grand Slam champion at the 2023 Australian Open.

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What’s in a best day ever? Aryna Sabalenka now has plenty to choose from after winning her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, giving a shoutout to longtime boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov:

Q. You said this is the best day of your life. What was the best day of your life before now?_
ARYNA SABALENKA: I think when I met my boyfriend. I think he's going to watch this interview, so (blowing kisses)._

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Sabalenka and Koltsov, a professional hockey player who once played for the NHL, became official in 2021 after the No. 5 seed was engaged in a previous relationship.

Koltsov will no doubt factor into Sabalenka’s extensive post-Slam-winning celebrations, both in Melbourne and at home in Miami.

“I will have some good pizza, of course, and a lot of sweets. Maybe a little bit of Champagne,” Sabalenka teased with flute in hand. “Cheers!”

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