Aryna Sabalenka reveals which Grand Slam title between French Open and Wimbledon is harder to win

Aryna Sabalenka, who has won both the hard-court Grand Slam titles, is a semifinalist at both Wimbledon and the French Open.

Aryna Sabalenka reveals which Grand Slam title between French Open and Wimbledon is harder to win

Aryna Sabalenka (Image via WTA/X)

Aryna Sabalenka has established herself as a dominating force on the hardcourt tournaments, for she has claimed three Grand Slam titles on the surface. Last year, she clinched both the Majors on hard courts, ending the season as the year-end No.1 player.

So far in her career, Sabalenka bagged 17 titles on the hardcourt. On grass, however, Sabalenka has yet to lay her hands on a title. Despite that, when asked which Major tournament between Wimbledon and the French Open is harder to win, the Belarusian chose the latter.

I mean, how can we compare these two completely different surfaces? But both of them are pretty tough to win. But probably physically will be tougher- mentally/physically will be tougher: Roland Garros. But that’s my goal, and I’m working really hard and hopefully, I can achieve that goal.

Aryna Sabalenka said at the press conference in Stuttgart

On clay, Sabalenka has progressed to multiple finals but could lift only two titles. She beat Ash Barty in the 2021 Madrid Open and Iga Swiatek in the 2023 edition.

At the French Open, the 26-year-old reached the semifinals in 2023 and was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Mirra Andreeva last year. Last year, Sabalenka advanced to two clay-court finals, at the Madrid Open and the Italian Open, losing both to the five-time Grand Slam champion.

At Wimbledon, she produced her best performance in 2021 and 2023, reaching the last four stage. But last year, she withdrew from the tournament due to an injury.

Jessica Pegula compares herself with Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka

World No.3 Jessica Pegula feels proud of being a consistent player. Although she turned professional in 2009, she is yet to take home a Grand Slam title. While comparing herself with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the American said her biggest strength is being able to play consistent tennis.

Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula (Image via X/Charleston Open)

Very thankful that I’ve been able to be a top player for a few years now. Even though I might not have the biggest titles all the time, maybe compared to Aryna, Iga, someone like that, I feel like consistency is a strength that I have. Even though it’s not winning a Slam yet, I’m happy that I’m being able to come in week after week and put up good results.

Jessica Pegula said at the press conference in Stuttgart

Pegula, who recently toppled Coco Gauff from the No.3 position in the rankings table, reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2024 US Open but lost the title to Sabalenka. The eight-time title winner, just like Sabalenka, has reached four finals this season: at the Adelaide Internationa, ATX Open, Miami Open, and the Charleston Open. She clinched the ATX Open and was successful in winning the Charleston Open.

In Miami, Pegula fell in straight sets to Sabalenka. Pegula, Sabalenka, as well as Swiatek, are in Stuttgart for the first clay-court WTA 500 of the season.

While Pegula is yet to kick start her campaign, Sabalenka, who reached the quarterfinals after receiving a walkover from Anastasia Potapova, is pitted against her former doubles partner Elise Mertens. Pegula will play Magdalena Frech to start her campaign.

Swiatek, who is struggling to win titles and has been trophy-less since winning the 2024 French Open, started her campaign on the clay swing in an emphatic fashion, beating Jana Fett in straight sets. She has yet to reach a final since Roland Garros and prior to Stuttgart, Swiatek suffered a disappointing quarterfinals exit in Miami.

She is expected to find her trophy drought on the clay swing. In the 2024 season, she took home five titles, three of which came on the red dirt.