Aryna Sabalenka Aims to Make Tennis History

World No. 1 seeks to become first woman to hold all four major American tennis titles

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:11pm

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Aryna Sabalenka, the current world number one tennis player, is on the verge of making history by becoming the first woman to simultaneously hold all four major American tennis tournaments - the Miami Open, Indian Wells, Cincinnati, and US Open. Her recent triumphs at the Miami Open and Indian Wells have set the stage for this unprecedented feat, but the true test lies ahead as she looks to defend her title in Cincinnati and conquer the US Open.

Why it matters

Sabalenka's potential achievement would cement her legacy as one of the greatest players in women's tennis history. While she has already amassed an impressive WTA title record, her Grand Slam performance has been a point of discussion, and this opportunity would solidify her status as a dominant force in the sport.

The details

Sabalenka's dominance in the Sunshine Double (Miami Open and Indian Wells) has positioned her as the first woman with a chance to achieve this historic feat. However, she will need to defend her title in Cincinnati and then win the US Open to complete the unprecedented accomplishment. The pressure to convert her deep Grand Slam runs into victories is immense, but Sabalenka has shown a willingness to adapt and learn from her past experiences.

  • Sabalenka won the Miami Open in April 2026.
  • Sabalenka won the Indian Wells tournament in March 2026.
  • Sabalenka will defend her Cincinnati title in August 2026.
  • The US Open is scheduled for September 2026.

The players

Aryna Sabalenka

The current world number one tennis player, who has won the Miami Open and Indian Wells tournaments in 2026, positioning her to become the first woman to hold all four major American tennis titles.

Bastien Fachan

A tennis analyst who has pointed out that Sabalenka's opportunity to achieve this feat won't arise until she returns to Cincinnati, where she'll need to defend her title and then go on to conquer the US Open.

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What they’re saying

“The opportunity to make history is a rare and exciting prospect. Sabalenka's potential to become the first woman to simultaneously hold all four major American tennis tournaments is a testament to her talent and determination.”

— Bastien Fachan, Tennis Analyst

What’s next

Sabalenka will need to defend her title at the Cincinnati tournament in August 2026 and then win the US Open in September 2026 to become the first woman to hold all four major American tennis titles simultaneously.

The takeaway

Aryna Sabalenka's pursuit of this historic achievement highlights the incredible talent and determination of the current world number one tennis player. If she is able to succeed, it would cement her legacy as one of the greatest players in women's tennis history and inspire future generations of athletes to reach for unprecedented feats.