World primary Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Participant of the 12 months after securing 4 titles in 2024.
The Belarusian retained the Australian Open in January earlier than successful the US Open in September – her third Grand Slam singles triumph.
The 26-year-old additionally secured victories on the Cincinnati Open in August and the Wuhan Open in October, changing into the primary girl to win the occasion thrice.
In October she turned world primary, ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month keep on the summit.
That was regardless of lacking Wimbledon with harm, whereas Sabalenka additionally opted out of the Olympics in August to prioritise her well being.
She completed the season with a 56-14 win-loss file.
It’s the first time Sabalenka has been named Participant of the 12 months, with Swiatek triumphing in 2022 and 2023.
The winners are voted for by worldwide tennis media.