ARYNA SABALENKA is constantly making noise in the tennis world – and it’s not just from her winning titles.
The World No.1 is currently facing British superstar in a mouthwatering fourth-round match.
And the Belarusian has a trick up her sleeve, which may put off her opponent.
Why does Aryna Sabalenka grunt so loud?
The most common reasona player gruntsis due to the relaxation of the muscles as they play their shots.
Most fitness instructors advise exhaling during a workout, and by doing so, elite stars can improve their breathing and rhythm while playing.
Other factors include players increasing the power on their shots and letting off steam during a game.
The majority of tennis players do this, but Sabalenka specifically is known for her grunting.
A studyfrom 2023 shows that the 27-year-old is the current women’s player who grunts the most during games.
According to stats up to June 2023, the runner-up was found to have made the noise 100 per cent of the time she served and 95 per cent of the time she played a shot.
What has been said about Aryna Sabalenka’s grunt?
DuringWimbledonin 2023, semi-final opponentOns Jabeurspoke out about Sabalenka’s grunting during the game.
Speaking post-match, Jabeur laughed: “She was screaming for both of us, I guess! I couldn’t even scream with her. It’s tough.
“It is true. I mean, that’s the thing about playing Aryna. She’s there. You know she’s there.”;
And at the Australian Open last year,Coco Gauffwas asked whether Sabalenka’s loud approach distracted her.
Gauff said: “No. I mean, I played her a lot, so I can’t sit here and say that the grunt is distracting.
“I don’t notice, you know, when – I feel like at least with her it’s consistent, so it doesn’t bother me.
“I’ve played a player in the past where the grunt wasn’t consistent, where they would grunt longer on purpose on 30-All or deuce point.
“If it’s consistent, I can’t really say anything about it.”;
